The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 60,800
€ 58,700
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
68.5
76.1
86.5
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
71.5 in
115.5
191.1
114.8
188.5
191.1 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
E70
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
282 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
17.08 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35d
28 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
636 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35d
636 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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).
179 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35d
170.8 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
