The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 60,200
€ 57,300
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 400 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance.
Mercedes ML 400
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
70.7
75.8
84.3
69.9
76.1
86.5
75.8 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.7 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.1
115.5
191.2
189.1 in
Length
191.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.93 %
General
Mercedes ML 400
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
W166
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 276.821
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 hp
242 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
354 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
657 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
714 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 400
166.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft
