The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 63,200
€ 53,600
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 320 CDI DPF.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
66.5
78.1
86.4
71.5
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
115.5
192
114.8
188.5
192 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.83 %
General
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 320 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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
15.66 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
523 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
523 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
193.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
191.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
