The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 70,400
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 53,700
 BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive30d
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
75.2
83.7
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
76.1
86.5
75.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
71.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6074 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.13 %
BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W164
Generation
E70
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 DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
232 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
532 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
644 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft