The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X6 xDrive30d Steptronic (12 - 14)

€ 72,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 62,500
 BMW X6 xDrive30d Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW X6 xDrive30d
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500

ⓘ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 8.9 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 15 cm taller than the BMW X6 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d
1840
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
1911
2127
1690
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d Steptronic (12 - 14)
1983
2195
1911 mm
Width
1983 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2195 mm
1840 mm
Height
1690 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
2915
4788
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d Steptronic (12 - 14)
2933
4877
4788 mm
Length
4877 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2675 kg
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.6 %
BMW X6 xDrive30d Steptronic (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d
W164
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.963
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 bhp
242 bhp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
530 NM
540 NM
BMW X6 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
5.7 kg/bhp
8.88 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
22 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
714 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
645 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
570 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L