The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 72,200
€ 72,800
€ 72,200
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 12.1 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 13.8 cm taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
1840
1911
2127
1702
1989
2170
1911 mm
Width
1989 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2170 mm
1840 mm
Height
1702 mm
2915
4788
2933
4909
4788 mm
Length
4909 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2100 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2740 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
3.89 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
W164
Generation
F16
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 273.963
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 bhp
302 bhp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
530 NM
400 NM
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
81 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive35i
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5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
5.7 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
22 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
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 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
640 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
580 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1525 L

















