The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 60,800

€ 60,000

€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 5 cm longer, 0.7 cm wider and 5.7 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
1739
1933
2197
1796
1926
2141
1933 mm
Width
1926 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1739 mm
Height
1796 mm
2933
4854
2915
4804
4854 mm
Length
4804 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.46 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
E70
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.826


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
282 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
580 NM
620 NM
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
7.75 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35d
34 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
636 mi
Range
850 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35d
636 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35d
170.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
775 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
690 L













1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L