The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 57,300

€ 66,300

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 6.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
1776
1933
2197
1840
1911
2127
1933 mm
Width
1911 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1776 mm
Height
1840 mm
2933
4857
2915
4788
4857 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.15 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 113.964


4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4966 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
242 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
540 NM
460 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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8.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.2 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
8.88 kg/bhp
7.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
38 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
27 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
714 mi
Range
441 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
714 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
152.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L