The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive30d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 62,500

€ 72,100

€ 62,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 is 8.9 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 12.5 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1690
1983
2195
1815
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2195 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1690 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4877
2915
4788
4877 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2675 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
7.13 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
E71
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d
242 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d
540 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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8.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
8.88 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d
38 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
714 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d
714 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
570 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L