Mercedes ML 2011 vs BMW X5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW X5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW X5 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 8 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1870 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 27 200 | |
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