The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 122,100

€ 66,300

€ 122,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X5 M is 9.2 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 8.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 500
1754
1985
2184
1840
1911
2127
1985 mm
Width
1911 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1754 mm
Height
1840 mm
2933
4880
2915
4788
4880 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 500
2350 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
7.45 %

General
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 500
F85
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 500
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
S63-B44
Engine Code
M 113.964

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
4966 CC
567 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X5 M
567 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
750 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW X5 M
750 NM
460 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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4.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.2 kg/bhp
BMW X5 M
4.14 kg/bhp
7.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 M
25 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
27 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
476 mi
Range
441 mi
BMW X5 M
476 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
210.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
253.8 kWh
BMW X5 M
210.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L