The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 70,700
€ 70,400
€ 70,700
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 considerably. The BMW X5 xDrive40i is 13.4 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 7 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
1745
2004
2218
1815
1911
2127
2004 mm
Width
1911 mm
2218 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1745 mm
Height
1815 mm
2975
4922
2915
4788
4922 mm
Length
4788 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2135 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
7.78 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
G05
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40i
335 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40i
450 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
151 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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6.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive40i
6.37 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40i
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
606 mi
Range
532 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40i
606 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
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 xDrive40i
161.1 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
234 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
665 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L


















