Mercedes ML 2011 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.5 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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: | 680 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1870 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes ML has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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): | no data | 2`740 | |
| 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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