Mercedes ML 2001 vs BMW X5 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW X5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 36 HP less power than BMW X5, but torque is 120 NM more than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 14.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 14.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 620 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) | |
| 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: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, Land Rover Range Rover | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.71 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 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1061 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes ML has 596 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. 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 (kg): | 2`870 | 2`650 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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