The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 55,200
€ 70,900
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes ML 320 CDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive48i.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive48i
71.5
75.2
83.7
68.5
76.1
86.5
75.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
71.5 in
Height
68.5 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive48i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6140 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %
General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive48i
W164
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive48i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N62
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
221 hp
350 hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive48i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive48i
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
21.8 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
25 mpg
20 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
635 mi
Range
440 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
635 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
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).
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).
227.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive48i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft
