BMW X5 (2007 – 2009) vs Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 388 hp against 355 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. The BMW X5 uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,975 kg against 2,110 kg. At 4,854 mm, the BMW X5 is 66 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse.
| Specification |
BMW
X5
2007 – 2009
|
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 235 – 355 hp | 190 – 387 hp |
| Torque | 315 – 580 Nm | 350 – 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 8.3 s | 5.8 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 240 km/h | 205 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 12.5 L/100 km | 8.8 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,788 mm |
| Width | 1,933 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,931 – 2,934 mm | 2,916 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,975 – 2,085 kg | 2,110 – 2,185 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.