Mercedes ML 2008 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML and BMW X5 have the same engine power, but Mercedes ML torque is 35 NM more than BMW X5. Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.9 l/100km | 12.4 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 380'000 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 Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
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`680 | |
| 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 (€): | 8400 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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