The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 56,300

€ 59,800

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,800
ⓘ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 CDI is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW X5 sDrive25d.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.4
76.3
86
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
71.5 in
Height
69.4 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
192.4
188.5 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5975 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
W164
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.820
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
228 hp
228 hp
BMW X5 sDrive25d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 sDrive25d
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
21.13 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X5 sDrive25d
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
663 mi
Range
997 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
663 mi
997 mi
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Environmental Impact
183.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
183.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










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