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 3.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
66.5
78.1
86.4
72.4
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.5 in
Height
72.4 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 500
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 500
E71
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline 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
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive50i
402 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive50i
443 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
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
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive50i
12.42 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive50i
19 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
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
470 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 500
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
