The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 128,100
€ 60,000
€ 128,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 13.4 cm longer, 8.9 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
1747
2015
2218
1796
1926
2141
2015 mm
Width
1926 mm
2218 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1747 mm
Height
1796 mm
2972
4938
2915
4804
4938 mm
Length
4804 mm
2972 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
2385 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
3000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
8.81 %
General
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
G05
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.826

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
592 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 M
592 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
750 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 M
750 NM
620 NM
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
4.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
BMW X5 M
4.03 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW X5 M
22 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
403 mi
Range
850 mi
BMW X5 M
403 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW X5 M
242.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
775 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
690 L












1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L
















