The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X5 xDrive45e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 72,100
€ 77,600
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 xDrive45e.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
71.5
75.2
83.7
68.7
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
114.8
188.5
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 xDrive45e
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5534 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
7.77 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
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 xDrive45e
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 629.912
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
389 hp
BMW X5 xDrive45e
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive45e
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
138 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive45e
17 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
557 mi
Range
2522 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
2522 mi
BMW X5 xDrive45e
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
32.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive45e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.7 cu ft
