Mercedes ML 2001 vs BMW X5 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 55 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 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.6 | 15.0 | |
| Mercedes ML consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 840 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.92 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, 8 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, 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`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`135 kg | 2`105 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 735 kg | 545 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 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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