The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 70,400
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 57,300
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300

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 6.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
1911
2127
1776
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1776 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
2933
4857
4788 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2755 kg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
7.13 %
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 629.912
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
242 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
540 NM
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

Performance

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

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
8.88 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
532 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
714 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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