The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 60,000
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 70,900
 BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive48i
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive48i.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive48i
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive48i
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6140 lb
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %
BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive48i
W166
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive48i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N62
OM 642.826
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
350 hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive48i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive48i

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
20 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
440 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
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).
227.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive48i
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