BMW X5 (2010 – 2014) vs Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse (2011 – 2015): specs compared
Both offer around 408 hp at most. The BMW X5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,030 kg against 2,145 kg. At 4,856 mm, the BMW X5 is 52 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse.
| Specification |
BMW
X5
2010 – 2014
|
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse
2011 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2014 | 2011 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 245 – 408 hp | 204 – 408 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 740 Nm | 370 – 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 7.6 s | 5.6 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 222 – 249 km/h | 210 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 12.5 L/100 km | 5.8 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,934 – 4,856 mm | 4,804 mm |
| Width | 1,933 mm | 2,141 mm |
| Height | 18 – 1,775 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,934 mm | 2,915 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,145 – 2,355 kg | 2,030 – 2,175 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.