The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 128,100

€ 58,200

€ 128,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350
68.8
79.3
87.3
70.7
75.8
84.3
79.3 in
Width
75.8 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.8 in
Height
70.7 in
117
194.4
114.8
189.1
194.4 in
Length
189.1 in
117 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350
5258 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
10.69 %

General
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350
G05
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
S63-B44
Engine Code
M 276.955

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X5 M
592 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X5 M
553 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
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8.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
8.88 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X5 M
18 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
403 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW X5 M
403 mi
570 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 M
242.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft