The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 70,500
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) Mercedes ML 500
€ 60,800
 BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive35d
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800

ⓘ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 xDrive35d.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35d
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
75.2
83.7
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive35d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 273.963
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
282 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35d

▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35d
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
636 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
636 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35d
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).
170.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
170.8 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35d
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