The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 70,500
€ 72,500
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
72.4
75.2
83.7
69.4
76.3
86
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
72.4 in
Height
69.4 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
192.4
188.5 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6570 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.21 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
W164
Generation
F15
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 273.963
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
309 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
71 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
13 mpg
city
71 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
461 mi
Range
1601 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
1601 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
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).
62.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
62.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.7 cu ft
