The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
€ 53,100
€ 117,300
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,300
ⓘ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 xDrive30i is 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package.
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
68.5
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
68.5 in
Height
70.7 in
115.5
191.1
114.8
189.1
191.1 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
11.51 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
E70
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30i
268 hp
549 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
17.07 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
23 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
518 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
518 mi
490 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
193.3 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
