The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 56,700

€ 58,700

€ 56,700
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 xDrive25d is 9.8 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.2 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
F15
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive25d
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive25d
215 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive25d
450 NM
540 NM
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive25d
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
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive25d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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9.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
9.84 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
49 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
803 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
803 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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).
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 xDrive25d
119.3 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L