Mercedes ML 2011 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 123 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 820 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| 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: | 4.80 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: | 11.8 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.9 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 (kg): | 2`950 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes ML has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mercedes ML, so Mercedes ML quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 27 200 | |
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