The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 51,900
 BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 3.0si
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X5 3.0si.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 3.0si
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08)
76.1
86.5
75.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
71.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08)
115.5
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 3.0si
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.37 %
BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 3.0si
W164
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 3.0si
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 629.912
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 3.0si
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0si

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 3.0si
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0si

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0si

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 3.0si
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 3.0si
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 3.0si
Environmental Impact
218.1 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 3.0si
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 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