Mercedes ML 2011 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 6 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 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 40 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): | 2`900 | 2`885 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 600 | 29 400 | |
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