The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 58,200

€ 62,400

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,400
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive25d.
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive25d
70.7
75.8
84.3
69.4
76.3
86
75.8 in
Width
76.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
70.7 in
Height
69.4 in
114.8
189.1
115.5
192.4
189.1 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive25d
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive25d
W166
Generation
F15
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive25d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 276.955
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
302 hp
228 hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive25d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive25d
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15.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
15.55 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
570 mi
Range
943 mi
Mercedes ML 350
570 mi
943 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
161.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
BMW X5 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft