The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 58,700
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 57,900
 BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X6 xDrive30d
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.9 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.2
83.7
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
71.5 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.21 %
BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
W164
Generation
E71
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
232 hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.44 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
18.44 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
644 mi
BMW X6 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
BMW X6 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft