The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (14 - 19)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 90,200
 BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (14 - 19) BMW X6 M50d
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,200

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X6 M50d.
Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
67
Blueprint BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (14 - 19)
78.3
85.4
75.8 in
Width
78.3 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
70.7 in
Height
67 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (14 - 19)
115.5
193.3
189.1 in
Length
193.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4982 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6393 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.1 %
BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (14 - 19)

General

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
W166
Generation
F16
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 X6 M50d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 278.928
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
376 hp
BMW X6 M50d
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X6 M50d

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 M50d

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW X6 M50d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X6 M50d
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
800 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
800 mi
BMW X6 M50d
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW X6 M50d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
BMW X6 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft