The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 86,400
BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive50i
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 86,400
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 xDrive50i is 3.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18)
76.3
86
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18)
115.5
192.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
192.4 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.44 %
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

BMW X5 xDrive50i
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 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
444 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
11.17 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
25 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
996 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
550 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
181.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft