The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 63,200

€ 66,300

€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 8.9 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 15 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
1690
1983
2195
1840
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2195 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1690 mm
Height
1840 mm
2933
4877
2915
4788
4877 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
2145 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.38 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
E71
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 113.964


4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
4966 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
400 NM
460 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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7.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.2 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
7.1 kg/bhp
7.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
28 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
motorway
27 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
523 mi
Range
441 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
523 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
191.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
236 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
570 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L