The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 60,000

€ 52,500

€ 60,000
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 BlueTEC is 5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 5.7 cm taller than the BMW X5 3.0d DPF.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
1796
1926
2141
1739
1933
2197
1926 mm
Width
1933 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1796 mm
Height
1739 mm
2915
4804
2933
4854
4804 mm
Length
4854 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2755 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.15 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
W166
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.826
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
232 bhp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
520 NM
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
8.56 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
850 mi
Range
652 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
652 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
166.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
775 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
620 L













2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L