The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 128,100
BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) BMW X5 M
€ 72,100
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 128,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
68.8
Blueprint BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
79.3
87.3
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
79.3 in
Width
75.2 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.8 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
117
194.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
194.4 in
Length
188.5 in
117 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5258 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
2.93 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
G05
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 420 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
S63-B44
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 M
592 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 M
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Performance

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
8.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
8.88 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW X5 M
18 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW X5 M
403 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
BMW X5 M
242.5 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
447 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft