The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 57,300
€ 56,200
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance is 2.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
69.9
76.1
86.5
70.4
75.8
84.3
76.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.4 in
115.5
191.2
114.8
189.1
191.2 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
E70
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 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
19.59 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
32 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
714 mi
Range
996 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
714 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
152.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
