The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 51,400

€ 76,200

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 4.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 500
65.9
74.9
82.8
70.7
75.8
84.3
74.9 in
Width
75.8 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
70.7 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 500
4308 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
619 lb
12.56 %

General
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 500
XT5
Generation
W166
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
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
310 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
310 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
271 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
271 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
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13.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
13.9 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
510 mi
Range
525 mi
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
510 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
189.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
24.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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