The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X6 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 14)
€ 72,100
€ 113,500
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the BMW X6 M.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 M
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.3
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
71.5 in
Height
66.3 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 M
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5247 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6404 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.73 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 M
W164
Generation
E71
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 M
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
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
547 hp
BMW X6 M
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X6 M
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 M
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 M
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
BMW X6 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 M
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
17 mpg
BMW X6 M
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
557 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
380 mi
BMW X6 M
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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
263.3 kWh
BMW X6 M
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
