The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 63,000

€ 70,400

€ 63,000
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 xDrive40d is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N57-D30
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 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
302 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
15.95 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
31 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
704 mi
Range
532 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
704 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 xDrive40d
154.3 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft