The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (12 - 14)
€ 70,400
€ 86,700
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.9 inches taller than the BMW X6 M50d.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X6 M50d
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.5
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
71.5 in
Height
66.5 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X6 M50d
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
3.88 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X6 M50d
W164
Generation
E71
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X6 M50d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 629.912
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
376 hp
BMW X6 M50d
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X6 M50d
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X6 M50d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 M50d
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.05 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
13.05 lb/hp
BMW X6 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X6 M50d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X6 M50d
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
532 mi
Range
686 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
686 mi
BMW X6 M50d
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).
158.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
158.4 kWh
BMW X6 M50d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
BMW X6 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
