The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 70,400

€ 53,100

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 xDrive30i.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30i
71.5
75.2
83.7
68.5
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
114.8
188.5
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 xDrive30i
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.37 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30i
W164
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N52
OM 629.912
Engine Code
N52-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
532 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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