The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 56,700
BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW X5 xDrive25d
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 56,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
76.3
86
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
115.5
192.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
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 BlueTEC
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.75 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
F15
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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 642.826
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive25d
215 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive25d
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive25d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
21.69 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
41 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
803 mi
Range
850 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
803 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
119.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft