BMW X5 2000 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW X5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 36 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.9 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 187 mm (7.4 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes ML can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, Land Rover Range Rover | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.82 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger, but lower. BMW X5 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 1061 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X5 has 596 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the BMW X5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 470 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 2`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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