The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 86,400

€ 53,600

€ 86,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.88 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
444 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
479 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
11.17 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
25 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
550 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
550 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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).
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
181.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 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