The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 67,200

€ 72,100

€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 9.8 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1762
1938
2184
1815
1911
2127
1938 mm
Width
1911 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1762 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4886
2915
4788
4886 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
2105 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
9.07 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
F15
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
302 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
400 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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6.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
6.97 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
33 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
621 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
621 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
218.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
161.1 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L