The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 141,400
 BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) BMW X5 M Competition
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400

ⓘ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 420 CDI is 5.9 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW X5 M Competition.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 M Competition
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
68.8
Blueprint BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
79.3
87.3
75.2 in
Width
79.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
71.5 in
Height
68.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
117
194.4
188.5 in
Length
194.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 M Competition
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5258 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6614 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
2.93 %
BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 M Competition
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 420 CDI
BMW X5 M Competition
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW S63
OM 629.912
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
616 hp
BMW X5 M Competition
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M Competition

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 M Competition
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M Competition

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
BMW X5 M Competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 M Competition
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
18 mpg
BMW X5 M Competition
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
403 mi
BMW X5 M Competition
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 M Competition
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 M Competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft