The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 76,800
 BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive50i
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,800

ⓘ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 xDrive50i.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive50i
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
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 xDrive50i
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6327 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.32 %
BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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 xDrive50i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 278.928
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
402 hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive50i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
19 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
423 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
236.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
470 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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