The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 58,700
€ 70,700
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC is 5.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive40i.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40i
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 BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.28 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40i
W164
Generation
G05
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
335 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40i
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive40i
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.05 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
14.05 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40i
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
679 mi
Range
606 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
606 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40i
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X5 xDrive40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft
