The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..)
€ 72,200
€ 104,000
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,000
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Tesla Model X Performance.
Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
72.4
75.2
83.7
66.3
78.7
89.4
75.2 in
Width
78.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
89.4 in
72.4 in
Height
66.3 in
114.8
188.5
116.7
198.3
188.5 in
Length
198.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5483 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6878 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
12.15 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
W164
Generation
Model X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
L2S, L1S
4
Valves
0
8
Cylinders
0
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
603 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
603 hp
Tesla Model X Performance
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model X Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Model X Performance
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
9.09 lb/hp
Tesla Model X Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 kWh✽
( 92 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
92 MPGe
Tesla Model X Performance
13 mpg
city
No data
24 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 kWh
461 mi
Range
275 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
275 mi
Tesla Model X Performance
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).
73.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
73.5 kWh
Tesla Model X Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1396 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
70.4 cu ft
