The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 70,400

€ 51,400

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5.5 inches taller than the Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
71.5
75.2
83.7
65.9
74.9
82.8
75.2 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
71.5 in
Height
65.9 in
114.8
188.5
112.5
189.6
188.5 in
Length
189.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4308 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
796 lb
15.6 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
W164
Generation
XT5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
310 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
310 hp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
271 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
271 lb‑ft
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
13.9 lb/hp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
24 mpg
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
532 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
510 mi
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
24.1 cu ft












58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.5 cu ft