Mercedes ML 2005 vs BMW X5 2003
| 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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 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): | 12.0 | 13.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 14.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... 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, if possible |
2050 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 86 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 2`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`060 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 770 kg | 600 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than BMW X5. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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