The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 69,900
 BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X5 xDrive30d
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,900

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
68.7
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
78.9
87.3
75.8 in
Width
78.9 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
70.7 in
Height
68.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.1
193.8
189.1 in
Length
193.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W166
Generation
G05
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 xDrive30d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B57
M 278.928
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
261 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
815 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
815 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft