The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 72,500
€ 56,200
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 xDrive40e iPerformance is 3.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
69.4
76.3
86
70.4
75.8
84.3
76.3 in
Width
75.8 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.4 in
Height
70.4 in
115.5
192.4
114.8
189.1
192.4 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6570 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
6.73 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
F15
Generation
W166
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 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
309 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
309 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
16.45 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
71 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
71 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
1601 mi
Range
996 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
1601 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
62.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
48.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
