Comparison - BMW X5 xDrive50i 2017 - vs - Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG 2015

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Model: 
Average Price: 
63,821
Updated: 
29 Nov 2016
51,203
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2017
2015
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
22.40gals
24.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alpine White
#FFFFFF
Atlas Cedar Metallic
#88887E
Azurite Black Metallic
#000D31
Black Sapphire Metallic
#000000
Carbon Black Metallic
#171C24
Dark Graphite Metallic
#404143
Glacier Silver Metallic
#C8C8C8
Imperial Blue Metallic
#1B2F50
Jet Black
#000000
Mineral White Metallic
#EAEAEA
Pearl Silver Metallic
#EAEBEF
Ruby Black Metallic
#352A30
Space Gray Metallic
#6D7577
Sparkling Brown Metallic
#41372E
Color: 
Black
#020202
Cinnabar Red Metallic
#603F43
Dakota Brown Metallic
#544B47
Diamond Silver Metallic
#686F7B
Iridium Silver Metallic
#9D9D9D
Lunar Blue Metallic
#363452
Obsidian Black Metallic
#020202
Palladium Silver Metallic
#888888
Polar White
#B9B9BB
Steel Grey Metallic
#07070C
designo Diamond White Metallic
#D5D5D5

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2017 BMW X5 boasts a solid set of powertrains and features that move the sedan toward the top of any list of luxury SUVs.
BMW's charge into every SUV segment hasn't watered down the one that started it all. The 2017 BMW X5 is a benchmark for luxury SUVs and the bar by which many are compared. Its off-road ability is eclipsed only by its on-road manners, and its interior style and comfort make this SUV a must-see for shoppers.

Pros
Bright and stunning interior cabin
Very advanced safety features available
Strong powertrains, top to bottom
Comfortable and quick

Cons
Exterior is languishing, a bit
Very small third row
Price can balloon up to six figures (!) now
Hybrid isn't very fuel efficient either.

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2017 BMW X5 remains one of the top picks in the very competitive midsize luxury SUV class. Strong performance, a luxurious cabin and an efficient diesel engine option help distinguish it from its accomplished rivals.

Pros
Strong performance from every model
Luxurious and comfortable cabin that lives up to its price tag
Optional diesel engine is as potent as it is efficient
A long list of optional features allows for a wide range of customization.

Cons
Less legroom in the second row compared to some of its competitors
Optional third-row seats are tight even for children.

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2017 BMW X5 ranks 4 out of 21 Luxury Midsize SUVs. With plenty of power, loads of cargo room, and a comfy interior, the 2017 BMW X5 should satisfy just about anyone looking for a luxury SUV or a weekend getaway vehicle. Just watch the price tag; the X5 isn’t exactly cheap.

Pros
Range of powerful engines
Lithe handling
Commodious front seats

Cons
Optional third row is small even for kids

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
15.00mpg
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
21.00mpg
17.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
32
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.40L
5.50L
Torque: 
480ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
516ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
445hp
at 5 500rpm
518hp
at 5 250rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
41.70Feet
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination Download*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Concierge Service*
Hands-Free Calling*
Roadside Assistance
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
193.30in
189.10in
Width: 
76.30in
84.30in
Height: 
69.40in
70.70in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
8.50in
Front Track: 
64.70in
64.70in
Rear Track: 
65.00in
65.20in
Wheel Base: 
115.50in
114.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
38.90
Rear Head Room: 
38.80
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.40in
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
36.60in
38.40in
Front Hip Room: 
60.00in
59.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.50in
58.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.80in
59.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
66.00cu.ft
80.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
6000lbs
7200lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
23.20cu.ft
38.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
24.50degrees
27.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.80degrees
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4960.00lbs
4614.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
14 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
14 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar suppor
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Premium leather
8 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Sport front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Leather steering wheel
Extended cabin heating/cooling
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Sun sensor
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Leather and alloy steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
yes
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
9 total speakers
205 watts stereo output
2 subwoofer(s)
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
Diversity antenna
14 total speakers
Speed sensitive volume control
1 subwoofer(s)
6 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio data system
USB connection
Memory card slot
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
830 watts stereo output
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Power glass sunroof
Intermittent rear wiper
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Remote sunroof operation
Power glass (tilt only) rear sunroof
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Power glass sunroof
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Roof rack
Remote sunroof operation
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 9.0
20 x 9.0
Wheels more: 
Run flat tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Performance tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Running Boards Deletion
Parking Assistant
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Emergency Service*
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Turn signal mirrors
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Rear center 3-point belt
Rear height adjustable headrests
Emergency braking preparation
Self-leveling headlights
Brake drying
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Night Vision w/Pedestrian Detection
Rear Side Airbags (SPC)
Vehicle Alarm notification*
Emergency Service*
Brake drying
Self-leveling headlights
Pre-collision safety system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Night View Assist Plus (SPC)
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Emergency braking preparation
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
High pressure washers headlamps

Options

Packages: 
Ivory White Interior Design Package
Driver Assistance Plus
Lighting Package
Mocha Interior Design Package
Luxury Line
Executive Package
Cold Weather Package
XLine
Dynamic Handling Package
Sport Package w/20" Wheel
Interior Sports Package
Designo Auburn Brown Leather Package
Designo Black Leather Package
Premium 1 Package
Parking Assist Package
Lane Tracking Package
On/Off Road Package
Sport PackageSport Package w/19" Wheel
Convenience Package
Lighting Package
Accessory Chrome Package
Active Curve System
Designo Porcelain Leather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Exterior Options: 
19" M Double Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/All-Season Tires
Aluminum Running Boards
20" M Double-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Tires
20" Y-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Tires
Soft-Close Automatic Doors
Space-Saver Spare
19" V-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/All-Season Tires
19" Orbit Grey Light Alloy Wheels w/All-Season Tires
Trailer Hitch
Run-Flat Tires (SPC)
Heated Windshield Washer Reservoir (SPC)
Brushed Aluminum Running Boards w/Rubber Studs
Soft Close Doors
Illuminated Grille Star
Wheel Locking Bolts
20" Twin 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
Panorama Sunroof
KEYLESS-GO
20" AMG 5-Spoke Wheel
Interior Options: 
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth Plus Smartphone Integration
Rear Manual Side Window Shades
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
Comfort Rear Seats
Front Ventilated Steats
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
3rd Row Seat + Rear Axle Air Suspension
Concierge Services
Surround View
Multi-Contour Driver/Passenger Seat w/Massage
Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring
3-Zone Climate Control
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel
Passenger Memory (SPC)
Cargo Management System (SPC)
Rear Seat Entertainment
Active Ventilated Front Seats
MB-TEX Wrapped Dashboard (SPC)
Wood/Leather Multifunction Steering Wheel
Splitview (SPC)
Lockable Rear Storage Compartment (SPC)
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
Heated Rear Seats
Black Headliner (SPC)
Harman/kardon Sound System
Accessory Rear Seat Entertainment System
Multicolor Interior Ambient Lighting w/Illuminated Front Door Sills

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
#67472E
Black Dakota, leather
#202020
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota, leather
#1A1A1A
Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
#664C49
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
#CECDCA
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
#151515
Mocha Dakota, leather
#686562
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
#4C4946
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
#847D74
Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather
#D3CEC4
Taupe Extended Merino, premium leather
#A29992
Terra Dakota, leather
#C1C1C1
Color: 
designo Auburn Brown, premium leather
#663A2D
designo Black, premium leather
#1B1B1B
designo Porcelain, premium leather
#D5CDC5