BMW X5 2007 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 96 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger, but lower. BMW X5 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | no data | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 69 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW X5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes ML, so BMW X5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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