The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 70,500
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) Mercedes ML 500
€ 51,900
 BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 3.0si
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 500 is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the BMW X5 3.0si.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 3.0si
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
75.2
83.7
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08)
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 3.0si
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.04 %
BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 3.0si
W164
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 3.0si
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 273.963
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 3.0si
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0si

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 3.0si
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0si

▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0si

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 3.0si
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 3.0si
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 3.0si
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 3.0si
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 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