The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 56,300

€ 69,900

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,900
ⓘ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 CDI is 5.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
71.5
75.2
83.7
68.7
78.9
87.3
75.2 in
Width
78.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
71.5 in
Height
68.7 in
114.8
188.5
117.1
193.8
188.5 in
Length
193.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W164
Generation
G05
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.820
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
228 hp
261 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive30d
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
21.13 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
663 mi
Range
815 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
663 mi
815 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
183.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










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