The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 56,700
€ 58,200
€ 56,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 xDrive25d is 3.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350
69.4
76.3
86
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.3 in
Width
75.8 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.4 in
Height
70.7 in
115.5
192.4
114.8
189.1
192.4 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350
F15
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.955
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive25d
215 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive25d
332 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive25d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
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21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
21.69 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
803 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
803 mi
570 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
119.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
