The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 70,400
€ 59,500
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF is 6.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the BMW X5 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
1815
1911
2127
1739
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1739 mm
2915
4788
2933
4854
4788 mm
Length
4854 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2790 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.62 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
580 NM
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
532 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
644 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
620 L











2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L


















