The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14)
€ 72,100
€ 64,500
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 4.9 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.5
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
71.5 in
Height
66.5 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 xDrive30d BluePerformance
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.13 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
W164
Generation
E71
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 X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 629.912
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
242 hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
557 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
714 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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
