The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 58,700

€ 56,700

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,700
ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive25d.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
1815
1911
2127
1762
1938
2184
1911 mm
Width
1938 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2184 mm
1815 mm
Height
1762 mm
2915
4788
2933
4886
4788 mm
Length
4886 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2115 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.2 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
W164
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
450 NM
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive25d
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10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
10.5 kg/bhp
9.84 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
49 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
679 mi
Range
803 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
803 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
650 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1870 L