The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 60,000
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 56,700
 BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW X5 xDrive25d
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,700

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive25d.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
115.5
192.4
189.1 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6063 lb
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.75 %
BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
W166
Generation
F15
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 xDrive25d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.826
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
215 hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive25d

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive25d

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.69 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
21.69 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
803 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
803 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft