The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid X6 (10 - 12)
€ 70,500
€ 103,000
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 500 is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid X6.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
72.4
75.2
83.7
66.8
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
72.4 in
Height
66.8 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
13.47 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
W164
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 273.963
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
478 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
478 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.65 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
11.65 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
24 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
461 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
534 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
