The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 84,800

€ 52,700

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 350.
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 350
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 350
2265 kg
Kerb Weight
2135 kg
2900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.74 %

General
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 350
F15
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 350
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.967


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
376 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
376 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes ML 350
740 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
740 NM
350 NM
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350
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6.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
BMW X5 M50d
6.02 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
42 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
30 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
789 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW X5 M50d
789 mi
513 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
217.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
137.9 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L