The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 59,800
€ 72,100
€ 59,800
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 slightly. The BMW X5 sDrive25d is 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
69.4
76.3
86
71.5
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
115.5
192.4
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 420 CDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
10.58 %
General
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 sDrive25d
228 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 sDrive25d
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 sDrive25d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW X5 sDrive25d
20.02 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW X5 sDrive25d
44 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
997 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW X5 sDrive25d
997 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
218.1 kWh
BMW X5 sDrive25d
109.1 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 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
