The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X6 xDrive50i Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 72,100

€ 89,600

€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive50i.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive50i
71.5
75.2
83.7
67
78.3
85.4
75.2 in
Width
78.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
71.5 in
Height
67 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
193.3
188.5 in
Length
193.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive50i
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4949 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6360 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.02 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive50i
W164
Generation
F16
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 X6 xDrive50i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 629.912
Engine Code
N63-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
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
444 hp
BMW X6 xDrive50i
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive50i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 xDrive50i
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.15 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
11.15 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive50i
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
557 mi
Range
544 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
544 mi
BMW X6 xDrive50i
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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive50i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










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