The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 69,900
 BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X5 xDrive30d
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,900

ⓘ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 420 CDI is 5.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
68.7
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
78.9
87.3
75.2 in
Width
78.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
71.5 in
Height
68.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.1
193.8
188.5 in
Length
193.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W164
Generation
G05
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 629.912
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
261 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
815 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
815 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft