Mercedes ML against BMW X 5: first meeting of the SUV


The third generation of the Mercedes M-class is to take the lead in the premium SUV. 5, Which is already established in revised form on the market applies inter alia to the BMW X.

The new Mercedes M-class can be ordered from the July 11, extradition shall be from 19 November. This much is sure thin is, however, still the facts to the new Mercedes SUV, yet we have the Swabia X ever compare 5 BMW in the quick check on the basis of sparse data.
The new Mercedes M-class to convince by efficiency. Accordingly the Swabia gave with most modern engines the SUV on the way. First the ML interested parties with three units must be satisfied. As a base engine, a four acts in the Mercedes for the first time. The 2, 1-liter turbo-diesel, which now is as a general purpose weapon from C to S-class used, 204 HP and torque provides 500 nm. The performance are almost at the level of surplus six, with six litres per 100 kilometres but well 28% including consumption. The four cylinder is flanked by a three-liter six-cylinder variant in the ML 350 Blutec. This makes 258 HP and 620 NM, surpasses just the predecessor for the performance, but retains the usage with 6.8 liter 24 percent below this. Currently, only petrol engine is 3, 5-litre V6 306 HP and 370 nm in the ML 350. Should be here reduced fuel consumption by 25 percent with significantly improved performance. More engines are to expect an AMG version should still be applied.
More power has, however, the BMW X 5 as of now. Only six- and eight hit under its hood. Massive downsizing will probably only be the course in the next generation of models. Base gasoline engines is strong three-liter turbo, which consumed on average 10.1 litres of 306 HP and 400 nm. Alternatively, 4, 4-liter turbo V8 petrol engine friends can grab, offering 407 HP and 600 nm at an average of 12.5 litres. Top engine is the Turbo eight in the X5M. Here rich 555 HP and 680 nm are ready, that want to be fed into the funds but also with 13.9 litres.
More fuel efficient, the two offered diesel to works go. 245 HP and 540 nm driving the X 5 30d. In the X 5 40 d comes the three-litre six-cylinder engine 306 HP and 600 nm. The usages are 7.4 or 7.5 litres.
Taken 5 is only automatically in the ML and in the X. BMW offers eight or six courses in the X5M, while Mercedes consistently offers a seven-speed menu. All-wheel drive is where the 4-Matic in the Mercedes off the road offers more reserves and can also be enhanced with further off-road packages at all offers with the package.
The bottom line, BMW so offers the most dynamic engines that be bought but with significantly higher consumption.
The data speak to the higher value inside the new Mercedes ML. Although, the BMW offers a Siebensitzer option and have the two-part tailgate, but only with a maximum loading capacity of 1,750 litres. In the only funfsitzigen ML up to 2,010 litres luggage can be stockpiled at umgelegter rear seat.
A start recorded the Mercedes ML in the assistance systems. Fatigue detectors, Presafe, and a brake assist are standard equipment on board. A night view, a blind spot, and a track holding Wizard are optional. An adaptive cruise control, an intelligent lighting system, as well as a speed limit Wizard are also on the list of options. The BMW X 5 with an intelligent lighting system, a side-view system, a Headup-display, a track holding Wizard and an adaptive cruise control, however, holds.
At the prices, little can be said. Mercedes wants to focus on its predecessor with the new ML and it was almost neck and neck with the competitors from Munich.