The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 56,000
€ 52,500
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 xDrive35i is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
69.9
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
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
115.5
191.2
114.8
188.5
191.2 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.83 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
302 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
15.66 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
523 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
523 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
191.4 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
