The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 52,700

€ 53,100

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 350 is 6.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30i.
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive30i
1815
1911
2127
1739
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1739 mm
2915
4788
2933
4854
4788 mm
Length
4854 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive30i
2135 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2680 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.81 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive30i
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive30i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 272.967
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 bhp
268 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
350 NM
315 NM
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive30i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i
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7.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350
7.97 kg/bhp
7.74 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
25 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
30 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
513 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes ML 350
513 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
217.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
275 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
620 L











2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L