The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 67,200
BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive35i
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
1762
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18)
1938
2184
1796
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
1926
2141
1938 mm
Width
1926 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1762 mm
Height
1796 mm
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18)
2933
4886
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
2915
4804
4886 mm
Length
4804 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
2105 kg
Kerb Weight
2235 kg
2740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.82 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
F15
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
302 bhp
402 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
400 NM
600 NM
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

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6.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
6.97 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
621 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
161.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
715 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
690 L
1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L