The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 64,000
€ 72,100
€ 64,000
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 xDrive35d is 8.9 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 12.5 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
BMW X6 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg
Weight Difference:
365 kg
15.77 %
General
BMW X6 xDrive35d
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35d
282 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35d
580 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive35d
6.91 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35d
34 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
636 mi
Range
557 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35d
636 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
170.8 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 xDrive35d
170.8 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L













