The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 84,800

€ 52,500

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 9.8 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1762
1938
2184
1815
1911
2127
1938 mm
Width
1911 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1762 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4886
2915
4788
4886 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2265 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
3.53 %

General
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F15
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
376 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
376 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
740 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
740 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
6.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
BMW X5 M50d
6.02 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
42 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
789 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW X5 M50d
789 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
137.9 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L