The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 60,000
€ 69,900
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 11.8 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
1796
1926
2141
1745
2004
2218
1926 mm
Width
2004 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2218 mm
1796 mm
Height
1745 mm
2915
4804
2975
4922
4804 mm
Length
4922 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2860 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.46 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W166
Generation
G05
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.826
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
261 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
620 NM
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.37 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
8.56 kg/bhp
8.37 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
46 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
850 mi
Range
815 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
815 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
775 kg
Maximum Payload
675 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
650 L












2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1870 L



















