BMW X5 E70 or Mercedes-Benz ML W166?

2006–2013 vs 2011–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X5 E70 4,857 mm, ML W166 4,825 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: X5 E70 620 l, ML W166 690 l.
Lowest consumption: X5 E70 7.4 l/100 km, ML W166 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: X5 E70 173–408 kW, ML W166 150–410 kW.
Standard equipment: X5 E70 38 items (Base), ML W166 34 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: ML W166 from €13,900 (1 listing); no X5 E70 is listed right now.

BMW X5 E702006–2013 · 10 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Exclusive Edition, Sport-PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz ML W1662011–2015 · 7 engines · Standard, AMG Sportpaket, SE, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €13,900 →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X5 E702006–2013no listings	Mercedes-Benz ML W1662011–20151 listing · from €13,900
Dimensions
Length	Length4,854 mm–4,857 mm	Length4,804 mm–4,825 mm
Width	Width1,933 mm–1,994 mm	Width1,926 mm–1,955 mm
Height	Height1,766 mm–1,776 mm	Height1,780 mm–1,796 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,933 mm	Wheelbase2,915 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm–222 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume620 l	Trunk volume690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,070 kg–2,380 kg	Curb weight2,100 kg–2,340 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank70 l–93 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2013	Production years2011–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines7
Power	Power173–408 kW (235–555 hp)	Power150–410 kW (204–557 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.8	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · xDrive30d	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · M	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 63 AMG Performance Package
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Base	Items in the base trim34 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim39 · AMG Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort9 · 12
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 0
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€13,900

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 E70 or Mercedes-Benz ML W166?

Length: BMW X5 E70 4,857 mm, Mercedes-Benz ML W166 4,825 mm (a 32 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,933 vs 2,915 mm. Boot: 620 vs 690 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 E70 or Mercedes-Benz ML W166?

The most frugal BMW X5 E70 uses 7.4 l/100 km (xDrive30d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W166 6.5 l/100 km (250 BlueTEC 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 E70 or Mercedes-Benz ML W166?

The strongest BMW X5 E70 makes 408 kW (555 hp) (M); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W166 410 kW (557 hp) (63 AMG Performance Package).

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