The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 60,000
€ 82,700
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,700
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW X5 M50d.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 M50d
70.7
75.8
84.3
69.9
79.1
86.5
75.8 in
Width
79.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.7 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.1
115.5
191.2
189.1 in
Length
191.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 M50d
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.24 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 M50d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 M50d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.826
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
376 hp
BMW X5 M50d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M50d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 M50d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M50d
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.05 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
13.05 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 M50d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
850 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
704 mi
BMW X5 M50d
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
154.3 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 M50d
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
