The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 52,700
€ 52,500
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 350 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X5 3.0d DPF.
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 3.0d 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 350
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %
General
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.967
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 hp
232 hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
513 mi
Range
652 mi
Mercedes ML 350
513 mi
652 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
166.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
217.9 kWh
166.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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
