The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 70,400
€ 76,800
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,800
ⓘ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 xDrive50i.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive50i
1815
1911
2127
1776
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1776 mm
2915
4788
2933
4857
4788 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive50i
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2265 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2870 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.16 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive50i
W164
Generation
E70
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive50i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 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
402 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
402 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
600 NM
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive50i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
5.63 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
532 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
423 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
236.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
292 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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


















