The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 70,700
BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X5 xDrive40i
€ 72,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 70,700
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 considerably. The BMW X5 xDrive40i is 5.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 500
68.7
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
78.9
87.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
78.9 in
Width
75.2 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.7 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.1
193.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
193.8 in
Length
188.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 500
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.28 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 500
G05
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40i
335 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40i
332 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 500
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40i

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
14.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40i
14.05 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40i
28 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
461 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40i
606 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40i
161.1 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft