The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 56,000
 BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive35i
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 500 is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
1796
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
1926
2141
1776
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
1933
2197
1926 mm
Width
1933 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1796 mm
Height
1776 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
2915
4804
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
2933
4857
4804 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
2145 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2750 kg
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
4.03 %
BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
W166
Generation
E70
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 X5 xDrive35i
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 278.928
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 bhp
302 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
600 NM
400 NM
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
5.56 kg/bhp
7.1 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
620 L
2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L