The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (14 - 19)
€ 56,200

€ 74,700

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 4.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive40d.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive40d
70.4
75.8
84.3
67
78.3
85.4
75.8 in
Width
78.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
70.4 in
Height
67 in
114.8
189.1
115.5
193.3
189.1 in
Length
193.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive40d
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.37 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive40d
W166
Generation
F16
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 X6 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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
309 hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive40d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive40d
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40d
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
996 mi
Range
852 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
852 mi
BMW X6 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).
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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