Car comparison

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6isvsMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X5 (E53)

4.6is

347 hp4619 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2000-2003
VS

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163)

AMG ML 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV1999-2001

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8

  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,085 kg
    4,597 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.7 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    641 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    633 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E53)4.6isMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347hp259kW
347hp259kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Gross weight
2,685kg5,919lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
89.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km388mi
Calculated
641km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,619cc282cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,872mm74in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,820mm72in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
465L
633L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
93L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6isMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is5,700 rpm3,700 rpm5,950 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V85,500 rpm2,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E53)4.6isMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
31.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
2,085 kg
4,597 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V86.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
624 km
388 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
641 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
347 hp
259 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX5 (E53)4.6is
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E53)4.6isMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)AMG ML 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
2,085 kg
4,597 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in
Range score
624 km
388 mi
641 km
399 mi
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X5 (E53) 4.6isMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E53) 4.6is

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) AMG ML 55 V8

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 168 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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