The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 76,200

€ 56,000

€ 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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
70.7
75.8
84.3
69.9
76.1
86.5
75.8 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.7 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.1
115.5
191.2
189.1 in
Length
191.2 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.02 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 278.928
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
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).
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
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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