2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (530 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | X5 | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |
