The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 63,000
BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive40d
€ 72,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 63,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200

ⓘ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 xDrive40d is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 500
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
76.1
86.5
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
76.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
115.5
191.2
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 500
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
302 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 500
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
15.95 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
31 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
461 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
704 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
154.3 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 500
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