The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 70,500
€ 72,800
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,800
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
72.4
75.2
83.7
67
78.3
85.4
75.2 in
Width
78.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
72.4 in
Height
67 in
114.8
188.5
115.5
193.3
188.5 in
Length
193.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.88 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
W164
Generation
F16
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 X6 xDrive35i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 273.963
Engine Code
N55-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 1200 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
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive35i
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
461 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
621 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft
