

Above: Back interior of a used 2009 Mercedes-Benz
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Other features include electronic retractable side mirrors, power windows, and sun visors with mirrors for both the driver and front passenger. The headrests (rear and front) are adjustable. The interior comes with additional features like nine airbags, a four-zone automatic air conditioner, cruise control system, memory seats with lumbar support, and manually adjustable rear seats which can be heated and cooled as required. Also noteworthy are the trailer pulling capacity (offered with some models), cup holders, built-in ashtray, cooled glove box, sunglasses holder, and door and seat pockets-there is more than enough internal storage to neatly carry small goods, particularly on the driver’s side. It offers a total trunk volume of close to 1,081L, and if you fold the rear seats this volume increases to about 2,273L. Above: Front interior of a used 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML Class In comparison to the BMW X5, the ML Class is certainly bigger inside and seats 5 adults with space to spare for the knees of all passengers. This is a 5-door (including the tailgate), 5-seater SUV with an all-wheel-drive system, meaning that it transfers power to the wheels that need a better grip most at the required time. Its tire size is P255/50WR19, and the standard rims are alloy. While the perfect side trims and the tapered roof give this vehicle the look of an aggressive station wagon, the high ground clearance tells you it’s an SUV. While the interior of the X5 offers bountiful features, its exterior is also eye candy for any person that values a good-looking vehicle. Above: Back interior of a used 2001 BMW X5 Folding down the seats will increase the cargo space to a convenient 2,152L, and the cargo area can be hidden so passersby will not see what you carry in your trunk. The second-row seats are also available in an easy split style, so you can increase the cargo volume if you wish. The total trunk volume of the X5 is around 1,076L, and located behind the second-row seats. The BMW X5 is available with an automatic transmission. In addition, it has a telescopic steering wheel as well as a useful footrest. Like many BMWs, this model makes the cockpit a driver-centric affair, with all of the features being within easy reach. Some of the many other interior features include a built-in system monitor, navigation system and smart device integration system, front and rear cup holders, power control for the tailgate, sunroof and all-power windows. Above: Front interior of a used 2002 BMW X5

The driver’s seat has features like lumbar support, heated seats, and is available in leather. Among the most obvious features include its convenient 10-way adjustable front seats. The interior of the BMW X5 has a number of advanced features befitting its status. The BMW X5 is a 5-door, 5-seater luxury SUV that includes a big interior with enough space to carry five tall adults comfortably. *Based on average 2018 BE FORWARD pricing Interior & Exterior Comparison BMW X5 On the other hand, a used Mercedes-Benz ML Class can cost anywhere between $5,500 to $13,000, making it considerably more expensive than a BMW X5.Īverage Used BF Price: $2,000 to $10,000*Īverage Used BF Price: $5,500 to $13,000* Used Pricing ComparisonĪ used BMW X5 on BE FORWARDwill cost you anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000, excluding shipping and port clearing charges. While the first models in production had minor stability control issues, this was fixed in the later models. This vehicle would see more specifications added with time, including a V8 engine that was included in the M Class Benz produced in 1999. It was the ML 320, which came with a 215hp, 3.2-liter V6 engine. The first Mercedes Benz ML Class was produced in 1998. Introducing the Mercedes-Benz ML ClassĬlick for Low Cost Mercedes-Benz ML Class Models The third generation started production from 2013 to 2018, with a number of further improvements and incorporating the latest technology features. It would be in production until 2006, when the second generation X5 was launched with improvements including an all-wheel-drive system that was combined with an automatic transmission. The BMW X5 first made its appearance in 1999 as the very first SUV from this Bavarian car-maker.

How well do the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz ML Class compare with each other? Let’s take a look at their engine performance, fuel economy and features. Mercedes-Benz ML Class Side by Side Comparison Mercedes-Benz ML Class: VerdictīMW X5 vs.

