The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 104,000

€ 56,200

€ 104,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 Tesla Model X Performance is 9.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 4.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Tesla Model X Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
66.3
78.7
89.4
70.4
75.8
84.3
78.7 in
Width
75.8 in
89.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.3 in
Height
70.4 in
116.7
198.3
114.8
189.1
198.3 in
Length
189.1 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model X Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5483 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6878 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
743 lb
13.55 %

General
Tesla Model X Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Model X
Generation
W166
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 Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
L2S, L1S
Engine Code
OM 651.960

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
603 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Tesla Model X Performance
603 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Tesla Model X Performance
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Tesla Model X Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
2.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model X Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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9.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Tesla Model X Performance
9.09 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model X Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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
41 mpg
( 45 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 Performance
92 MPGe
45 MPGe
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
100 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
275 mi
Range
996 mi
Tesla Model X Performance
275 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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).
119.3 kWh
Tesla Model X Performance
73.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model X Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1396 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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