BMW X5 2003 vs Mercedes ML 2005

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BMW X5
2003 - 2007
Mercedes ML
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
BMW X5 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes ML is available only with automatic gearbox.
Engines: 3.0 - 4.83.0 - 6.2

Performance

Power: 218 - 360 HP190 - 510 HP
Torque: 300 - 500 NM350 - 700 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 8.8 seconds5 - 9.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 - 14.09.4 - 16.0
BMW X5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. On average, BMW X5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.78 m
Width: 1.88 m1.91 m
Height: 1.72 m1.82 m
BMW X5 is smaller.
BMW X5 is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 465 litres551 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1550 litresno data
Mercedes ML has more luggage space.
BMW X5 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML.
Turning diameter: 12 meters12 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`666~ 2`854
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 54006200
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 9.3/10
Pros and Cons: BMW X5 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Mercedes ML has
  • automatic transmission only
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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