2015 BMW X5 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class

2015 BMW X5

2015 Mercedes-Benz M Class

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AWD 4-Door xDrive35d

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35d	24	31	$53,585	$57,700
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	18	27	$52,205	$56,200
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive50i	15	22	$64,990	$70,100
X5 RWD 4-Door sDrive35i	19	27	$50,090	$53,900
X5 M AWD 4-Door	14	19	$91,305	$98,700

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4MATIC 4-Door ML 250 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 250 BlueTEC	22	29	$46,314	$49,800
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350	17	22	$47,244	$50,800
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 400	18	22	$58,497	$62,900
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 63 AMG	13	17	$91,512	$98,400
M-Class RWD 4-Door ML 350	18	24	$44,919	$48,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,585

$46,314

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$57,700

$49,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$962 / month

$830 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 BMW X5 is a handsome, capable, tech-filled vehicle for the shopper who wants a luxury SUV.

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class doesn't crow about off-roading: it's more concerned with things like fuel economy and in the AMG, superhero acceleration.

TCC Likes

Warm cabin trims
New Traffic Jam Assistant
Emphasis on handling, driving dynamics

Quiet, comfortable ride
Strong, efficient BlueTec diesel
Extensive list of tech options

TCC Dislikes

Overwrought front-end look
Still a very small third row
Can get very pricey with options

Conservative exterior
Indecisive shifts (Bluetec)
COMAND interface

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.6

38.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

58.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

40.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.5

58.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

114.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.1

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

64.9

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

189.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.8

38.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.8

38.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

76.7

80.3

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

24.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

660

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

6600

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5952

6600

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4930

4742

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Diesel I-6

Twin Turbo Diesel I-4

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 1500

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.1 L/131

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 4000

200 @ 3800

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.45

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.45

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.6 (Est)

8.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

600

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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