The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 62,400

€ 60,000

€ 62,400
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 8.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
1762
1938
2184
1796
1926
2141
1938 mm
Width
1926 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1762 mm
Height
1796 mm
2933
4886
2915
4804
4886 mm
Length
4804 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
2115 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.76 %

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
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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 B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.826


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
228 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive25d
228 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive25d
500 NM
620 NM
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
9.28 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
50 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
943 mi
Range
850 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
943 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 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).
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
115.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
775 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
690 L












1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L