Mercedes ML 2005 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 11 cm longer than the BMW X5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 86 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes ML has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes ML, so Mercedes ML quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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