BMW X5 2004 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 360 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 | 13.0 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.82 m | |
| BMW X5 is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 2050 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. BMW X5 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`700 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`200 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 730 kg | |
| BMW X5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 46 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes ML has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes ML, so Mercedes ML quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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