The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 72,500
€ 55,200
€ 72,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI.
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6570 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.21 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
309 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
16.45 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
71 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
71 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
1601 mi
Range
635 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
1601 mi
635 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
62.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
124 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
48.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
