The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 70,500
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) Mercedes ML 500
€ 57,800
BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X6 xDrive35i
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 500 is 3.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
75.2
83.7
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
72.4 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.83 %
BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N54
M 273.963
Engine Code
N54-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
302 hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i

 REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
485 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft