The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
€ 82,700
€ 117,300
€ 82,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 M50d is 2.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package.
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
69.9
79.1
86.5
70.7
75.8
84.3
79.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.7 in
115.5
191.2
114.8
189.1
191.2 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
4905 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.13 %
General
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
E70
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 157.982


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
376 hp
549 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
546 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
▶ REPLAY
13.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
13.05 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
31 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
704 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW X5 M50d
704 mi
490 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
154.3 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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


















