The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 53,100
 BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive30i
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100

ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30i.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30i
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
76.1
86.5
75.8 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.7 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
191.1
189.1 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30i
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5908 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.16 %
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30i
W166
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 278.928
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
268 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
518 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft