The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 72,800

€ 58,700

€ 72,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 12.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 11.3 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
1702
1989
2170
1815
1911
2127
1989 mm
Width
1911 mm
2170 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1702 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4909
2915
4788
4909 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
2100 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
3.89 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
F16
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-six petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
400 NM
540 NM
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
6.95 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
33 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
621 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
621 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
179 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
161.1 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1525 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L