The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 66,300
€ 53,700
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 500 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
72.4
75.2
83.7
68.5
76.1
86.5
75.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
72.4 in
Height
68.5 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.15 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W164
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 113.964
Engine Code
M57-D30
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
232 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
441 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
644 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft
