The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (14 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 74,700

€ 70,400

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 12.1 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 11.3 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2180 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
5.83 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
F16
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
309 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
309 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
630 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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7.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
7.06 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40d
46 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
852 mi
Range
532 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40d
852 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
228.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive40d
127.6 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
640 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
580 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1525 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L