Mercedes ML 1998 vs BMW X5 2000

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Mercedes ML
1998 - 2001
BMW X5
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.3 - 5.42.9 - 4.6

Performance

Power: 150 - 347 HP184 - 347 HP
Torque: 220 - 510 NM300 - 480 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 12.3 seconds6.5 - 10 seconds
In general, BMW X5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes ML. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 - 14.49.6 - 15.0
Mercedes ML petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, Mercedes ML equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.60 m4.67 m
Width: 1.83 m1.88 m
Height: 1.78 m1.72 m
Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher.
Mercedes ML is 7 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 633 litres465 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
2020 litres1550 litres
Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 470 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X5.
Gross weight: ~ 2`722 kg~ 2`646 kg
Net weight:~ 1`998 kg~ 2`089 kg
Load capacity:~ 724 kg~ 557 kg
Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than BMW X5. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 24003600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes ML has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW X5 has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
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