The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (14 - 19)
€ 66,300
€ 90,200
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,200
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the BMW X6 M50d.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
72.4
75.2
83.7
67
78.3
85.4
75.2 in
Width
78.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
72.4 in
Height
67 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
193.3
188.5 in
Length
193.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4982 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.75 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
W164
Generation
F16
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 X6 M50d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 113.964
Engine Code
N57-D30
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
376 hp
BMW X6 M50d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X6 M50d
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 M50d
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW X6 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X6 M50d
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
441 mi
Range
800 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
800 mi
BMW X6 M50d
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW X6 M50d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft
