We've taken a look at the new X5 (F15) [
Official Release] versus the outgoing X5 (E70) [
see comparo], so we now pit the new X5 against one of its direct competitors - the Mercedes ML.
Below are tables comparing the physical specs, powerplants and performance between the new X5 and the ML, as well as the comparison photos.
| 2014 X5 xDrive50i | 2013 ML550 4MATIC |
Powerplant | | |
Configuration | 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 | 4.6L V8 BiTurbo |
Horsepowers | 445 HP @ 5500-6000 RPM | 402 HP @ 5000-5750 RPM |
Torque | 480 LB-FT @ 2000-4500 RPM | 443 LB-FT @ 1600-4750 RPM |
0-60 MPH | 4.9 sec | 5.3 sec |
| 2014 X5 xDrive35i | 2013 ML350 4MATIC |
Powerplant | | |
Configuration | 3.0L TwinPower Turbo I6 | 3.5L V6 |
Horsepowers | 300 HP @ 5800 RPM | 302 HP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 LB-FT @ 1200-5000 RPM | 273 LB-FT @ 3500 RPM |
0-60 MPH | 6.2 sec | 7.0 sec |
| 2014 X5 (F15) | ML |
Dimensions | | |
Length | 192.3 in (4,886 mm) | 189.1 in (4,803 mm) |
Width | 76.2 in (1,938 mm) | 75.8 (1,950 mm) |
Height | 69.3 in (1,938 mm) | 70.7 in (1,796 mm) |
Wheelbase | 115.4 (2,933 mm) | 114.8 (2,916 mm) |