The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive50i Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 60,000

€ 86,400

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,400
ⓘ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 xDrive50i.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive50i
70.7
75.8
84.3
69.4
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
114.8
189.1
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 xDrive50i
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.33 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive50i
W166
Generation
F15
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive50i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 642.826
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
444 hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive50i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
25 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
850 mi
Range
550 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
550 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive50i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft