The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 58,700

€ 55,300

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 6.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
1815
1911
2127
1776
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1776 mm
2915
4788
2933
4857
4788 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2755 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.6 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W164
Generation
E70
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 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
242 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
540 NM
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive30d
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10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
10.5 kg/bhp
8.88 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
679 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
714 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
620 L











2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L