The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model X P100D (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 156,900

€ 70,400

€ 156,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 Tesla Model X P100D is 9.8 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Tesla Model X P100D
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
66.3
78.7
89.4
71.5
75.2
83.7
78.7 in
Width
75.2 in
89.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.3 in
Height
71.5 in
116.7
198.3
114.8
188.5
198.3 in
Length
188.5 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model X P100D
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5483 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6878 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
6.91 %

General
Tesla Model X P100D
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Model X
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Model X P100D
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
L2S, L1S
Engine Code
OM 629.912

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
8
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
761 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Tesla Model X P100D
761 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
No data
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Tesla Model X P100D
lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Tesla Model X P100D
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
141 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model X P100D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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7.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Tesla Model X P100D
7.2 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model X P100D
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 mpg
( 24 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.)
Tesla Model X P100D
92 MPGe
24 MPGe
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
100 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
275 mi
Range
532 mi
Tesla Model X P100D
275 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
73.5 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).
228.4 kWh
Tesla Model X P100D
73.5 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model X P100D
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1396 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








70.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft