The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 72,100

€ 64,000

€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.9 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35d.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
15.77 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive35d
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive35d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
282 hp
BMW X6 xDrive35d
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive35d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35d
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35d
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
557 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
636 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35d
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).
170.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
170.8 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft