Mercedes ML 2008 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 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. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 7 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes ML has 69 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 1.4 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`830 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 9800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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