Mercedes ML 2008 vs BMW X5 2007
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.2 | 3.0 - 4.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 510 HP | 235 - 355 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 700 NM | 315 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 - 9.8 seconds | 6.5 - 8.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 - 16.5 | 8.1 - 12.0 | |
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Mercedes ML petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, Mercedes ML equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 - 500 mm (7.9 - 19.7 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 7 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 1750 litres | |
| Mercedes ML has 69 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes ML can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`854 kg | ~ 2`753 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`144 kg | ~ 2`073 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 710 kg | ~ 680 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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