The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 55,300
€ 54,300
€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 350
69.9
76.1
86.5
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
115.5
191.2
114.8
188.5
191.2 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 350
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 350
E70
Generation
W164
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 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 350
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.967
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
242 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
19.59 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
32 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
714 mi
Range
527 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
714 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
