The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

€ 57,800
BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X6 xDrive35i
€ 70,400
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 57,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400

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 xDrive35i is 3.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
78.1
86.4
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.5 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
192
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
114.8
188.5
192 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4729 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.35 %
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)

General

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
E71
Generation
W164
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N54-B30
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

 REPLAY
15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
15.66 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
22 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
532 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
485 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
228.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
206.5 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft