Mercedes ML 2001 vs BMW X5 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.7 | |
| Mercedes ML consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 187 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes ML can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 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 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X5 2001 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW X5 2001 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1061 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 470 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`870 kg | 2`665 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 770 kg | 495 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem more than BMW X5. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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