The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 60,800
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive35d
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 60,800
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 slightly. The BMW X5 xDrive35d is 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
76.1
86.5
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
76.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.5 in
Height
70.4 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
191.1 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

BMW X5 xDrive35d
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
282 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
17.08 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35d
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
996 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35d
636 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35d
170.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive35d
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