The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid X6 (10 - 12)
€ 70,400

€ 103,000

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,000
ⓘ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 DPF is 8.9 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 11.8 cm taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid X6.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
1815
1911
2127
1697
1983
2195
1911 mm
Width
1983 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2195 mm
1815 mm
Height
1697 mm
2915
4788
2933
4877
4788 mm
Length
4877 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2525 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3100 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
8.32 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
W164
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid petrol 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
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
478 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
478 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
600 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid X6
▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
5.28 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
532 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
534 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
635 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
470 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1350 L