The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 104,000
Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..) Tesla Model X Performance
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 500 is 9.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Tesla Model X Performance.
Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
66.3
Blueprint Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..)
78.7
89.4
75.8 in
Width
78.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
89.4 in
70.7 in
Height
66.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..)
116.7
198.3
189.1 in
Length
198.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5483 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6878 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
10.14 %
Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
W166
Generation
Model X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Asyn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
L2S, L1S
4
Valves
0
8
Cylinders
0
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
603 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
603 hp
Tesla Model X Performance
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Tesla Model X Performance

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

131 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model X Performance

 REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
9.09 lb/hp
Tesla Model X Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
36 kWh  ( 92 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
92 MPGe
Tesla Model X Performance
16 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 kWh
525 mi
Range
275 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
275 mi
Tesla Model X Performance
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).
73.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
73.5 kWh
Tesla Model X Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Tesla Model X Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1396 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
70.4 cu ft