The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 60,000
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 52,500
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 3.0d DPF
€ 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 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW X5 3.0d DPF.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
76.1
86.5
75.8 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.7 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
115.5
191.1
189.1 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6074 lb
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.15 %
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
232 hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
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

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF

 REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft