The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

€ 76,800
BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive50i
€ 70,400
 Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 76,800
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 slightly. The BMW X5 xDrive50i is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
76.1
86.5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
75.2
83.7
76.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
115.5
191.2
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
114.8
188.5
191.2 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4993 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6327 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.16 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

General

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
E70
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 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
402 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
12.42 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
19 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
423 mi
Range
532 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
423 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
228.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
236.9 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
470 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft