The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 64,000
BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X6 xDrive35d
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 64,000
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 xDrive35d is 7.3 cm longer, 5.7 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 500
1690
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
1983
2195
1796
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
1926
2141
1983 mm
Width
1926 mm
2195 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1690 mm
Height
1796 mm
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
2933
4877
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
2915
4804
4877 mm
Length
4804 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 500
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
2235 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
285 kg
12.75 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 500
E71
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35d
282 bhp
402 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35d
580 NM
600 NM
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 500
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive35d
6.91 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35d
34 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35d
636 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35d
170.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X6 xDrive35d
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
715 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
690 L
1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L