The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive50i Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 80,800

€ 70,500

€ 80,800
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 xDrive50i is 8.9 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 15 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
1690
1983
2195
1840
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2195 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1690 mm
Height
1840 mm
2933
4877
2915
4788
4877 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
2265 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
3.53 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
E71
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 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 273.963

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
402 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive50i
402 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive50i
600 NM
530 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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5.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive50i
5.63 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive50i
23 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
423 mi
Range
461 mi
BMW X6 xDrive50i
423 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive50i
236.9 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
292 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
570 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L