2011 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2012 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | ML | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
