The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 60,000

€ 57,900

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
70.7
75.8
84.3
66.5
78.1
86.4
75.8 in
Width
78.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
70.7 in
Height
66.5 in
114.8
189.1
115.5
192
189.1 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
10.8 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
W166
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 X6 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.826
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
232 hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 xDrive30d
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.44 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
18.44 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
850 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
644 mi
BMW X6 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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