The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)

€ 72,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 141,400
 BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) BMW X5 M Competition
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,400

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the BMW X5 M Competition.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 M Competition
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
68.8
Blueprint BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
79.3
87.3
75.2 in
Width
79.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
72.4 in
Height
68.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
117
194.4
188.5 in
Length
194.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 M Competition
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5258 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6614 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.39 %
BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 M Competition
W164
Generation
G05
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 M Competition
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW S63
M 273.963
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
616 hp
BMW X5 M Competition
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M Competition

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 M Competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M Competition

▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
8.54 lb/hp
BMW X5 M Competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 M Competition
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
18 mpg
BMW X5 M Competition
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
403 mi
BMW X5 M Competition
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 M Competition
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 M Competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft