The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

€ 59,400
BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive30d
€ 70,400
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
76.3
86
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.4 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
115.5
192.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
114.8
188.5
192.4 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4729 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.35 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

General

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
F15
Generation
W164
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
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
254 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
18.62 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
38 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
852 mi
Range
532 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
852 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
228.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
127.6 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft