The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 66,300

€ 56,000

€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 6.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 6.4 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
1840
1911
2127
1776
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1840 mm
Height
1776 mm
2915
4788
2933
4857
4788 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2145 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.38 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 113.964
Engine Code
N55-B30


3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4966 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
302 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 bhp
302 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
460 NM
400 NM
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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7.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
7.2 kg/bhp
7.1 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
441 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
620 L











2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L