The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Tesla Model X P90D (16 - 16)
€ 70,400

€ 131,300

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 131,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF is 9.8 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Tesla Model X P90D.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X P90D
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.3
78.7
89.4
75.2 in
Width
78.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
89.4 in
71.5 in
Height
66.3 in
114.8
188.5
116.7
198.3
188.5 in
Length
198.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X P90D
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5542 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
7.92 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X P90D
W164
Generation
Model X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X P90D
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
L2S, L1S

4
Valves
0
8
Cylinders
0
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
761 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
761 hp
Tesla Model X P90D
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model X P90D
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X P90D
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model X P90D
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.28 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
7.28 lb/hp
Tesla Model X P90D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X P90D
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
( 24 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 kWh✽
( 95 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
24 MPGe
95 MPGe
Tesla Model X P90D
16 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 kWh
532 mi
Range
258 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
258 mi
Tesla Model X P90D
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).
70.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
70.5 kWh
Tesla Model X P90D
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X P90D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




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