The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 52,700
€ 56,000
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive35i
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.9
76.1
86.5
75.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
71.5 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
191.2
188.5 in
Length
191.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive35i
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.47 %
General
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive35i
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
BMW X5 xDrive35i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 272.967
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive35i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
20 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
513 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes ML 350
513 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
217.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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
