The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 72,100

€ 67,200

€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
1815
1911
2127
1762
1938
2184
1911 mm
Width
1938 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2184 mm
1815 mm
Height
1762 mm
2915
4788
2933
4886
4788 mm
Length
4886 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2105 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2740 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
9.07 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
W164
Generation
F15
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
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
7.67 kg/bhp
6.97 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
27 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
557 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
621 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
650 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1870 L