The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 64,500
€ 76,200
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance is 2.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
66.5
78.1
86.4
70.7
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.5 in
Height
70.7 in
115.5
192
114.8
189.1
192 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.8 %
General
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
E71
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
242 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
19.59 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
32 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
714 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
714 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
152.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
