The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 51,400

€ 72,100

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 14 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1675
1903
2103
1815
1911
2127
1903 mm
Width
1911 mm
2103 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1675 mm
Height
1815 mm
2857
4815
2915
4788
4815 mm
Length
4788 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
1954 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
361 kg
15.59 %

General
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
XT5
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3649 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
310 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
310 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
368 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
368 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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6.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
6.3 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
28 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
33 mpg
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
510 mi
Range
557 mi
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
510 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
189.4 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
229 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
596 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
850 L
Boot Capacity
500 L












1784 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L