The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 62,400
 BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive25d
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 500 is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive25d.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)
76.3
86
75.8 in
Width
76.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
70.7 in
Height
69.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)
115.5
192.4
189.1 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6074 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.38 %
BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
W166
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 xDrive25d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 278.928
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
228 hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive25d

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive25d

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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
16 mpg
city
38 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
943 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
943 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft