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Compare BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz M-Class

BMW X5
2024 BMW X5
Select configuration:
$67,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class
2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Select configuration:
$48,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

BMW X5
Driving Back View
Front Seats
25
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class
2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Rear Angle View
2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Dashboard
28
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
398 lb-ft
273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,998 lbs
4,652 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
6,603 lbs
6,600 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
20 MPG
City
23 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 Tons/yr
8.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
24.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
503.7 miles
442.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
591.3 miles
590.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.3 in
N/A
Height
69.5 in
70.7 in
Max Width
78.9 in
75.8 in
Front Width
66 in
64.7 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
65.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
114.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39.8 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.8 in
40.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60 in
58.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
38.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
58.4 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
66 ft³
80.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
23 ft³
38.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
23 ft³
38.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
41.3 ft
38.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 9"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 9"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P275/45HR20
P255/50HR19
Rear Tire
P275/45HR20
P255/50HR19
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
  • Brooklyn Grey Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Manhattan Green Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Skyscraper Grey Metallic
  • Ametrin Metallic, Priority 1
  • Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Frozen Pure Grey Metallic, Priority 1
  • Cinnabar Red Metallic
  • Dakota Brown Metallic
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Palladium Silver Metallic
  • Steel Gray Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Sensafin Upholstery
  • Coffee, Sensafin Upholstery
  • Cognac, Sensafin Upholstery
  • Silverstone, Sensafin Upholstery
  • Almond Beige/Mocha, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Gray/Dark Gray, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Dinamica/MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Almond Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Almond Beige/Mocha, Leather Upholstery
  • Auburn Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Gray/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Gray/Dark Gray, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Optional
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Standard
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Optional
Rear A/C
Optional
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Optional
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Optional
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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