The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 54,100
BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW X5 sDrive25d
€ 58,700
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 54,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700

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 sDrive25d is 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
76.3
86
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.4 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
115.5
192.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
192.4 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
F15
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X5 sDrive25d
215 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 sDrive25d
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 sDrive25d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

 REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
BMW X5 sDrive25d
21.23 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X5 sDrive25d
42 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
832 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW X5 sDrive25d
832 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
179 kWh
BMW X5 sDrive25d
115.2 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft