The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 72,800

€ 70,500

€ 72,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 13.8 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
1702
1989
2170
1840
1911
2127
1989 mm
Width
1911 mm
2170 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1702 mm
Height
1840 mm
2933
4909
2915
4788
4909 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
2100 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
3.89 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
F16
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 273
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 273.963


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
400 NM
530 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
6.95 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
33 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
621 mi
Range
461 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
621 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
161.1 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1525 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L