The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 66,300
€ 65,900
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘ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 500 is 5.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive25d.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
72.4
75.2
83.7
68.7
78.9
87.3
75.2 in
Width
78.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
72.4 in
Height
68.7 in
114.8
188.5
117.1
193.8
188.5 in
Length
193.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.38 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
W164
Generation
G05
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 113.964
Engine Code
B47-B20


3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
228 hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive25d
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
41 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
441 mi
Range
872 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
872 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










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



















