The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 67,200
€ 70,400
€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
69.4
76.3
86
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.4 in
Height
71.5 in
115.5
192.4
114.8
188.5
192.4 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4641 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
9.07 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
F15
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 420 CDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
302 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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15.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
15.37 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
28 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
621 mi
Range
532 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
621 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
161.1 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
