The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 56,000
 BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive35i
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000

ⓘ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 6.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
1911
2127
1776
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1776 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
2915
4788
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
2933
4857
4788 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2145 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
7.34 %
BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 629.912
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 bhp
302 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
700 NM
400 NM
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
7.67 kg/bhp
7.1 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
27 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
620 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L