The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 60,000

€ 51,400

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
70.7
75.8
84.3
65.9
74.9
82.8
75.8 in
Width
74.9 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
70.7 in
Height
65.9 in
114.8
189.1
112.5
189.6
189.1 in
Length
189.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4308 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
10.16 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
W166
Generation
XT5
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
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
310 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
310 hp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
271 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
271 lb‑ft
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
13.9 lb/hp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
24 mpg
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
850 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
510 mi
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
24.1 cu ft














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