Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8vsBMW X5 (E70) 48i

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164)

ML 550 V8

388 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2008
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

48i

355 hp4799 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    725 km
    451 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    286 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
388hp289kW
355hp265kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
2,785kg6,140lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
92.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km451mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,788mm189in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,911mm75in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance-
222mm9in
Trunk volume
551L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,050L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
85L
CO2 emissions
311g/km
286g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8BMW X5 (E70) 48iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 48i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V86,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)48i6,300 rpm3,400-3,800 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8BMWX5 (E70)48i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
388 hp
289 kW
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8 has 33 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 48i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 48i and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)48i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
BMWX5 (E70)48i
2,105 kg
4,641 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (E70)48i
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V85.8 s
BMWX5 (E70)48i6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8 and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 48i and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
725 km
451 mi
BMWX5 (E70)48i
708 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,788 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.5 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W164)ML 550 V8BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
388 hp
289 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,788 mm
188.5 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
725 km
451 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
311 g/km
286 g/km
Trunk score
551 L
19.5 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8BMW X5 (E70) 48i
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) ML 550 V8

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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