2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (283 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X5 (440 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | X5 | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 83 L |
