The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 56,200
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 63,000
 BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive40d
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive40d.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
76.1
86.5
75.8 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.4 in
Height
69.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
115.5
191.2
189.1 in
Length
191.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
W166
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 651.960
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40d

Performance

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40d

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
996 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
704 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
154.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft