The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 42,300

€ 72,200

€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200
ⓘ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 Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi is 2 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Mercedes ML 500
70.7
77.6
87.4
72.4
75.2
83.7
77.6 in
Width
75.2 in
87.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.7 in
Height
72.4 in
110.4
190.6
114.8
188.5
190.6 in
Length
188.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Mercedes ML 500
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.57 %

General
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Mercedes ML 500
EN
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Mercedes ML 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.963

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
236 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
236 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
333 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
333 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Mercedes ML 500
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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20.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
20.74 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
25 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
24 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
516 mi
Range
461 mi
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
516 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
242.5 kWh
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
193.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











49.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft