The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 60,000

€ 63,000

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive40d.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
1796
1926
2141
1776
1933
2197
1926 mm
Width
1933 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1796 mm
Height
1776 mm
2915
4804
2933
4857
4804 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2790 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.46 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.826
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
302 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
600 NM
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive40d
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
8.56 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
850 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
704 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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 xDrive40d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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