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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8vsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 M50d

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

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Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)

ML 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,225 kg
    4,905 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
408hp304kW
381hp284kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
2,235kg4,927lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,804mm189in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,926mm76in
2,010mm79in
Height
1,796mm71in
1,766mm70in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,702mm67in
Trunk volume
690L
-
Max trunk volume
2,010L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
85L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 has 27 hp more than BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
2,225 kg
4,905 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
250 km/h
155 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 (W166)ML 500 V85.6 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d5.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8 has more power, BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 0.2 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8: 4.0 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
809 km
503 mi
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
1,133 km
704 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.4 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 (W166)ML 500 V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzM-class (W166)ML 500 V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
408 hp
304 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,235 kg
4,927 lb
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
-
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166) ML 500 V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 325 km (202 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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