The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X5 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 58,700
€ 109,700
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 2.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW X5 M.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 M
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.4
78.5
86.5
75.2 in
Width
78.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
71.5 in
Height
69.4 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
191
188.5 in
Length
191 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 M
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5247 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6404 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.2 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 M
W164
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 M
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW S63
OM 642.940
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
547 hp
BMW X5 M
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 M
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
17 mpg
BMW X5 M
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
679 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
380 mi
BMW X5 M
Environmental Impact
179 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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
263.3 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft
