The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 51,400

€ 56,200

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
65.9
74.9
82.8
70.4
75.8
84.3
74.9 in
Width
75.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
70.4 in
112.5
189.6
114.8
189.1
189.6 in
Length
189.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4308 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
9.11 %

General
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
XT5
Generation
W166
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
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
310 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
310 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
271 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
271 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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13.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
13.9 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
24 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
510 mi
Range
996 mi
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
510 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
189.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
24.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














50.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft