The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X6 M Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 60,000

€ 125,600

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,600
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW X6 M.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 M
70.7
75.8
84.3
66.5
78.3
85.4
75.8 in
Width
78.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
70.7 in
Height
66.5 in
114.8
189.1
115.5
193.3
189.1 in
Length
193.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 M
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
3.97 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 M
W166
Generation
F86
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 X6 M
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW S63
OM 642.826
Engine Code
S63-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
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
567 hp
BMW X6 M
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X6 M
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 M
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 M
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW X6 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 M
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
21 mpg
BMW X6 M
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
850 mi
Range
476 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
476 mi
BMW X6 M
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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
210.3 kWh
BMW X6 M
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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