The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive50i Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 80,800

€ 55,200

€ 80,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 xDrive50i is 3.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI.
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
4993 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.52 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
E71
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive50i
402 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive50i
443 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive50i
12.42 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive50i
19 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
423 mi
Range
635 mi
BMW X6 xDrive50i
423 mi
635 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive50i
236.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
470 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft