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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.9
76.1
86.5
75.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
71.5 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
191.2
188.5 in
Length
191.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
242 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
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
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft











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












