The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 58,700

€ 44,600

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
71.5
75.2
83.7
70.7
77.6
87.4
75.2 in
Width
77.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.4 in
71.5 in
Height
70.7 in
114.8
188.5
110.4
190.6
188.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6184 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.69 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
W164
Generation
EN
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
247 hp
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.37 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
19.37 lb/hp
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
31 mpg
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
38 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
679 mi
Range
638 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
638 mi
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
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).
156.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
156.4 kWh
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.9 cu ft











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