The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 55,200
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) Mercedes ML 320 CDI
€ 122,100
BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW X5 M
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 320 CDI is 3.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW X5 M.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 M
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
75.2
83.7
69.1
Blueprint BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)
78.1
86
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
71.5 in
Height
69.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)
115.5
192.1
188.5 in
Length
192.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 M
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5181 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6548 lb
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.03 %
BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 M
W164
Generation
F85
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 M
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW S63
OM 642.940
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
221 hp
567 hp
BMW X5 M
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M

Performance

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 M
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M

 REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.14 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
21.8 lb/hp
9.14 lb/hp
BMW X5 M

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
25 mpg
21 mpg
BMW X5 M
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
635 mi
Range
476 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
635 mi
476 mi
BMW X5 M
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft