The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive45e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 76,200
€ 77,600
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 11.8 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive45e.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive45e
1796
1926
2141
1745
2004
2218
1926 mm
Width
2004 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2218 mm
1796 mm
Height
1745 mm
2915
4804
2975
4922
4804 mm
Length
4922 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive45e
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
2510 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3150 kg
Weight Difference:
275 kg
10.96 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive45e
W166
Generation
G05
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 xDrive45e
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 278.928
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
389 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 bhp
389 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive45e
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
600 NM
600 NM
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive45e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive45e
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5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.45 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
5.56 kg/bhp
6.45 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
166 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
26 mpg
166 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive45e
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
motorway
No data
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
525 mi
Range
2522 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
2522 mi
BMW X5 xDrive45e
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
32.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive45e
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
28 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive45e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
640 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1720 L













