The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 57,300
€ 58,200
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 350
69.9
76.1
86.5
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.7 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 350
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.93 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 350
E70
Generation
W166
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 BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 350
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.955
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
242 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
19.59 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
32 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
714 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
714 mi
570 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
152.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
