The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 86,400
BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive50i
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 86,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18)
76.3
86
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 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
70.7 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18)
115.5
192.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 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 350 BlueTEC
4960 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.33 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 350 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 350 BlueTEC
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
444 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
11.17 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
850 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
550 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
181.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft