The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 53,600

€ 59,500

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,500
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X5 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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 DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
W164
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
282 hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
628 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
644 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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