The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 69,100
€ 58,700
€ 69,100
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 xDrive40d is 3.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
E71
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
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 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
302 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
15.95 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40d
31 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
704 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40d
704 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 xDrive40d
154.3 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
