i had the x5 now i switched to ml bmw better road handling mercedes more comfortable everything else is just witch brand you like more its like versace vs armani
Yeah. I think it's just a personal choice. I had ml also. Horrible vehicle. Design is just awful, bmw X5 is much better. Comfortable? Not so much. Switched to X5. Just a second i drove X5 i understood the meaning of pleasant driving of BMW. BMW always takes in account for everything. Sure, X5 loses off-road, but idc, cuz that's not where i live. I live in civilized city :)
I have both and the Benz is mush better to drive in the winter then the 5. The 5 is nicer to drive and more power but I just got back from taking my ml 320 off roading and it didn't get stuck in 3 feet of snow .The 5 is way to heavy in deep snow or mud .
Have Ml320 2001 and is done 280,000 and still going, with ML you don't need a pricy mechanic to fix your ML because everything is pretty easy to fix by yourself. And with X5 good luck in replacing your faulty headlight lamp, it would need more than a mechanic to replace it, and sale it before it reaches 180,000 or you will have nightmares when you drive it. lol I know that coz my bro has X5.
Just picked up a 2000 ml 320. Needs a lube on un used transfer case plus low range switch in dash plus the chain slips a tooth so needs $150 transfercase chain. Plus leaky sunroof damage repair unplugging pillers & removing front fenders to remove plastic tubes grommets. Stereo, phone, navigation,& stereo needs simple fix to work. AC needs recharging etc, uh windshield linkage is in need of cleaning for passenger side to work again, uh...oh yeah windshield washer pump under front bumper needs repair...uh
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i just had a baby and bought an ML350. it felt nice inside, plush, comfortable. plenty of room in the back seat for baby. nice cargo area. great ride to pick up my friends/business people. i like the bmw as well. but the interior was a bit colder/staid. but it was faster / handled more like sports car. but also part of what i don't like about bmw is that every tom dick and harry has one in LA (where i live). many people who don't know jack about cars or who don't have any class (or any originality) but simply want to get a cool ride to impress people will just default to a bmw. many of these people are douche bags. so, by association it's resulted in a negative connotation (an unintended negative marketing effect) and that's partly why i can't bring myself to buy a bmw. mercedes also somewhat suffers from this... but the ML less so as I don't see a ton of MLs on the road and it has a bit of a toned down attitude (which I like). if i want a sports car i will buy a porsche. keep sports and luxury separate.
im on my second ml 320 cdi because i tow a 2 horse Brenderup trailer..and on cruise control!!! a very refined vehicle very practical space in back perferct for my pointers donut bed...mpg close to 30 on highway...its just a lovely vehicle for 'mink and manure'!!!
I have myself ML320 but X5 is better I can prove it. one they April 1, 2008 I was driving ML320 3004 edition and my friend was driving 2004 X5, he is a fun of X5 I like ML, he made sharp round turn with x5 and continued straight without any problems, when my ML lost the way, Brakes automatically stopped I hardly did maneuver. In comfort Ml may be better, but not in motion...
I think this test was accurate. I drive an ML320 CDI. Like all MB SUV's, it is a great offroad performer. It does however have drawbacks like too light of steering, too soft suspension, and a clunky transmission. When it comes to quality and offroad capabilities, BMW cannot match Mercedes-Benz. But the same does not apply when it comes to onroad performance where BMW's really shine. Onroad performance, the BMW wins hands down. I prefer MB to BMW any day though. They're just better vehicles.
X5 suits for the younger generation.and Mercedes ml suits for older generation when you look the design and shape of car.after all bmw is bmw. With a much aggressive look.
Ive had both, and all the repair bills on x5 in the time I had it compared to the ml was incredible. loved the x5, but the ml has been better in every department for me personally. But when all is said and done its personal experience and taste that's the decision maker.
@@Dominic6382 BMW, more things went wrong and it cost more to fix, one of the worst aspect of the x5 is its rotting suspension mounts when it get older, and valve seals drying out, not to mention coolant pipe at the back of the v8 has a habit of bursting and throwing coolant everywhere if its never been changed. Still a great car though, just some of the design doesnt stand the test of time unlike the mercedes.
How will either one of these do when out of it's lease? I've heard of many BMWs, including the X5s falling apart before even reaching 100K miles, but Mercedes to a much lesser extent. Any car manufacturer can make a vehicle that will be reliable for a few years, but what's more revealing is how it will do post 100k and 10, 15, 20 years down the road.
I got a chance to buy eitehr of these cars right now. I think I am leaning to teh MB. seems BMW has more mechanical issues inteh long run. Plus the MB is an actual truck chasis.
And in reply to your ignorance, the link shows the W164 model of the ML and it's first edition from 2005 to 2008 and the face-lifted edition from 2008 - 2011. en.wikipediaDOTorg/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M-Class
Being very different cars...which do you prefer? I have just sold the 335i Cabrio for the X5 3.0d, both from 2008. What do you like and dislike in each? Thanks
Kj Hammerman expensive and frequent repairs? I’m strongly considering a 2012 ml bluetec but am concerned about the maintenance of Diesel engines. Thanks
The truth is that bimmer is the ultimate driving machine for those who want to be in control of every aspect of driving, at the same time Mercedes provides a pleasant trip , but less reliable in critical driving situations
I currently drive a 2006 E90 320d with manual transmission. Strong M47 Diesel engine is good, and it handles great, but its comfort and luxury sucks. Heavy steering, seats with no lumbar, pedals too close together, manual six speed gearbox is stiff and notchy, ride quality is firm. Great for the race track but not so nice every day in the real world. So next time I will get an Automatic Mercedes-Benz. I imagine the same is kinda true for X5 and ML.
Really ? lol... The use of the diesel Benz was out of line vs a gas powered BMW. Let's exchange the diesel Benz for a 2004 ML 55 AMG then re edit our replys after they are examined.
mercedes benz ml eats bmw x5 in off roading but in terms of speed bmw x5 eats mercedes benz ml but they are equal in quality and luxury but the final thing that show us which is better that mercedes benz ml is more reliable than bmw x5 so that the winner is mercedes benz ml
After going through the interiors, pronouncing the BMW the winner was bizarre. Didn't see that conclusion coming at all. The reviewer couldn't have been taller than six feet. I'm 6'3" and I felt wedged in. Can't imagine spending 3 hours at a whack in that seat.
As ALLWAYS BMW wins! BMW is by far more driving pleasure than any mercedes.... driven mercedes for about 9 months and its just plain oldmans car! BMW makes you feel youth and fresh!
The mercedes is a really good car and the BMW is too but when you buy a SUV you are looking for the off road quality...I prefer the Mercedes because is much better on off road and is sportive but maybe the BMW isn't in off road like the mercedes but it's very and I think is much sportier. As I said the mercedes is better always P.S.: Mercedes is not a car for everyone...it's a car for the reigns love mercedes
Mercedes is a much better car on the relationship bmw.but the Mercedes, more pleasant, more comfortable and better to drive than BMW.Mercedes is better because it has more space so that children can ride to school hang out with friends to go camping and go with friends on off -road.Mercedes is also more reliable car than BMW since can no longer exceed kilometers.I am the Mercedes expensive and for that money you get a lot more space than in BMW.Spend money to better secure reliable auto.Buy Mercedes because it lasts longer and better
I:N music I've owned both cars, I agree with your comments. Driving, it's more rewarding and enjoyable in the X5. But overall usage, the ML wins. More utilitarian and in the end, has slightly better resale too. Though, both take a big hit in depreciation, thus, are good cars to buy second hand, but look for good ones.
These cars are not made for serious of reading I would not take either of these cars to go off-roading. I would take a mercedes unimog, mercedes g wagon or a Toyota land cruiser.
Is this a racing test or a 4x4 test. When I am going off-road, I want vehicle that will take me places and not get stuck, NOT how fast I am going to get there. STUPID review.
Header says its a ml 320 vs X5. Heavily biased editorial by a bmw lover, seriously. Why not use a ML 55 amg vs the diesel ml...even my 2000 ml320 would destroy that x5 especially off road.
i had the x5
now i switched to ml
bmw better road handling
mercedes more comfortable
everything else is just witch brand you like more
its like versace vs armani
Yeah. I think it's just a personal choice. I had ml also. Horrible vehicle. Design is just awful, bmw X5 is much better. Comfortable? Not so much. Switched to X5. Just a second i drove X5 i understood the meaning of pleasant driving of BMW. BMW always takes in account for everything. Sure, X5 loses off-road, but idc, cuz that's not where i live. I live in civilized city :)
I have both and the Benz is mush better to drive in the winter then the 5. The 5 is nicer to drive and more power but I just got back from taking my ml 320 off roading and it didn't get stuck in 3 feet of snow .The 5 is way to heavy in deep snow or mud .
But the x5 is 100 150 kg lighter
Hockey puck lift kit in back & torsion bar adjustment & installation of 35 tires on a 2000 ml 55 AMG is better story vs X5...
Our 2002 ML500 keeps on going & going 151,000 and still very tight & fun.
Kinda thirsty but fast & fun with 5.0 V-8 !
M113 engines are bulletproof, they last forever
ML320 is amazing. I had one, but I had to sell it because I didn't need it, now I have a C250 CDI and a 240GD.
Have Ml320 2001 and is done 280,000 and still going, with ML you don't need a pricy mechanic to fix your ML because everything is pretty easy to fix by yourself. And with X5 good luck in replacing your faulty headlight lamp, it would need more than a mechanic to replace it, and sale it before it reaches 180,000 or you will have nightmares when you drive it. lol
I know that coz my bro has X5.
Good to know! Just picked up an 01 ML 55.
Just picked up a 2000 ml 320. Needs a lube on un used transfer case plus low range switch in dash plus the chain slips a tooth so needs $150 transfercase chain. Plus leaky sunroof damage repair unplugging pillers & removing front fenders to remove plastic tubes grommets. Stereo, phone, navigation,& stereo needs simple fix to work. AC needs recharging etc, uh windshield linkage is in need of cleaning for passenger side to work again, uh...oh yeah windshield washer pump under front bumper needs repair...uh
ML's easily last tens of thousands of miles longer.
So true
W164 of course but the x5 is a bit faster, in the feeling the Mercedes is better tank feeling like every benz
bollocks!
I have x5 E70 it works great even today :)
In 2021 the E70 with the 6 proved to last. The early N63 gave it a bad rep, avoid 50i variant.
Am I the only one that found the automated voice hilarious?!
The first generation ML was based on body on frame construction with all independent suspension. It was a true all road SUV only after the G wagen.
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The ML has aged far better than the X5 and is far more reliable if maintained well
Mercs are passengers cars, BMWs are drivers cars.
We had that x5 In black until September .. It was a great car. Now we have a new 335i convertible, also great :D
You're comparing the face-lifted X5 and the non-face-lifted ML, not quite fair, is it?
The X5 is not face-lifted.
I can't imagine taking either of these beauties off road.
Why not? It's where they truly belong :) Plus the off road itself is the most gorgeous environment, these beauties only complement it :))
@@perozdero6230 you are so right!
@@mktthatsme2009wow your comment was 10 years ago haha
In addition to her technical superiority, I don't know any other car/suv as beautiful as bmw.
i just had a baby and bought an ML350. it felt nice inside, plush, comfortable. plenty of room in the back seat for baby. nice cargo area. great ride to pick up my friends/business people.
i like the bmw as well. but the interior was a bit colder/staid. but it was faster / handled more like sports car. but also part of what i don't like about bmw is that every tom dick and harry has one in LA (where i live). many people who don't know jack about cars or who don't have any class (or any originality) but simply want to get a cool ride to impress people will just default to a bmw. many of these people are douche bags. so, by association it's resulted in a negative connotation (an unintended negative marketing effect) and that's partly why i can't bring myself to buy a bmw.
mercedes also somewhat suffers from this... but the ML less so as I don't see a ton of MLs on the road and it has a bit of a toned down attitude (which I like). if i want a sports car i will buy a porsche. keep sports and luxury separate.
Had an x5 got an ml now they are both sick cars but I do enjoy my ml a little bit more
Would have to say the ML is a prettier car.
im on my second ml 320 cdi because i tow a 2 horse Brenderup trailer..and on cruise control!!! a very refined vehicle very practical space in back perferct for my pointers donut bed...mpg close to 30 on highway...its just a lovely vehicle for 'mink and manure'!!!
Your wrong Mercades are way better
quality of MB is much better
the quality of the x5 is far higher than the ml. .
@@paddyc20 Never😅
@@paddyc20 in your dreams 😂
@@mariomatos74 r u takin the pis. Do you have no standard of quality. Mercedes are awful quality.
@@paddyc20 X5 better than the ML? What quality has this car apart from being parked in a garage every 1000 miles? lol
Which has better reliability ? And which is better to maintain?
Mercedes, they usually run much better than BMW
Lexus
Good info, but sets a new record for monetising ads, ads, ads, ads, ads. So irritating.
I have myself ML320 but X5 is better I can prove it.
one they April 1, 2008 I was driving ML320 3004 edition and my friend was driving 2004 X5, he is a fun of X5 I like ML, he made sharp round turn with x5 and continued straight without any problems, when my ML lost the way, Brakes automatically stopped
I hardly did maneuver. In comfort Ml may be better, but not in motion...
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I think this test was accurate. I drive an ML320 CDI. Like all MB SUV's, it is a great offroad performer. It does however have drawbacks like too light of steering, too soft suspension, and a clunky transmission. When it comes to quality and offroad capabilities, BMW cannot match Mercedes-Benz. But the same does not apply when it comes to onroad performance where BMW's really shine. Onroad performance, the BMW wins hands down. I prefer MB to BMW any day though. They're just better vehicles.
for around 20 years we gonna see this ML pulling a BMW to junkyard,so hurry up boys!
Ml 500 is what I have and that things a beast
Getting my ml remapped cos it's slower than my defender off the mark but better than the x5 overall i think
X5 suits for the younger generation.and Mercedes ml suits for older generation when you look the design and shape of car.after all bmw is bmw. With a much aggressive look.
The bmw looks like a Range Rover but with less class
That mercedes is either a 07 or 08 I can tell by the mirrors
mercedes ml 320 and 350 are the best suvs in the world
What about the ml500
+Xhuliano Murati ...besides prados and landcruisers and land rovers
thanks for stating that fact, I was struggling to decide what the best in the world is but after reading your comment I'm all set
WTF? ml320 is junk, i know, I've had one. Worst car Ive ever owned.
You are wrong, sorry...
X5 is far more better car than the ML. Owned both of them, and I know.
Ive had both, and all the repair bills on x5 in the time I had it compared to the ml was incredible.
loved the x5, but the ml has been better in every department for me personally. But when all is said and done its personal experience and taste that's the decision maker.
Bear Thorston can you make it clearer which had greater repair bills?
@@Dominic6382 BMW, more things went wrong and it cost more to fix, one of the worst aspect of the x5 is its rotting suspension mounts when it get older, and valve seals drying out, not to mention coolant pipe at the back of the v8 has a habit of bursting and throwing coolant everywhere if its never been changed. Still a great car though, just some of the design doesnt stand the test of time unlike the mercedes.
@@AtonalMeasureRecords teilte rec da de x5 vise kvari
How will either one of these do when out of it's lease? I've heard of many BMWs, including the X5s falling apart before even reaching 100K miles, but Mercedes to a much lesser extent. Any car manufacturer can make a vehicle that will be reliable for a few years, but what's more revealing is how it will do post 100k and 10, 15, 20 years down the road.
I got a chance to buy eitehr of these cars right now. I think I am leaning to teh MB. seems BMW has more mechanical issues inteh long run. Plus the MB is an actual truck chasis.
In regards to the Mercedes ml , i like the W163 model the one before the W164 as shown .
And in reply to your ignorance, the link shows the W164 model of the ML and it's first edition from 2005 to 2008 and the face-lifted edition from 2008 - 2011.
en.wikipediaDOTorg/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M-Class
Being very different cars...which do you prefer? I have just sold the 335i Cabrio for the X5 3.0d, both from 2008. What do you like and dislike in each? Thanks
i have a 2011 c300 and a 2013 ml350. i love mercedes benz. i have never driven a BMW though.
How has your ml350 been?
@@alexlee8639 love the ML 350. Traded it in on a E class 300 though
Kj Hammerman expensive and frequent repairs? I’m strongly considering a 2012 ml bluetec but am concerned about the maintenance of Diesel engines.
Thanks
Alex Lee my wife is driving a 2019 c300 convertible now. Enjoy your Benz if you do decide to get one.
The truth is that bimmer is the ultimate driving machine for those who want to be in control of every aspect of driving, at the same time Mercedes provides a pleasant trip , but less reliable in critical driving situations
ML RULLES
Bmw X5 better , Interior far away 👌 and exterior very amazing 👏👏
I'll take the Mercedes given that engine will outlast BMW by a long shot and is superb off road.
Mercedes all day :)
The Mercedes is orrible
I currently drive a 2006 E90 320d with manual transmission. Strong M47 Diesel engine is good, and it handles great, but its comfort and luxury sucks. Heavy steering, seats with no lumbar, pedals too close together, manual six speed gearbox is stiff and notchy, ride quality is firm. Great for the race track but not so nice every day in the real world. So next time I will get an Automatic Mercedes-Benz. I imagine the same is kinda true for X5 and ML.
Worked on both manufacturers over the years, X5 is a clear winner in my opinion. ML extremely unreliable.
In 2022, now we all know bmw x5 are easier to break !
BMW X5 ALL THE WAY C: it's way better than Mercedes. BTW just a side note. they shoulda got the BMW X5M because it has more than 500 hp
Mercedes ML has more beautiful design then x5
My favorite car is X5 but honestly i think that landcruiser is better :)
I enjoy my 2006 ML350, is the best.
Why is it that it doesn’t have navigation?
why you compare an x5 se against a ml sport. these people that review cars shouldn't be
I think the ML class has been on the market since 1998, not 1995?
1998
"Adequate for moderate off-road excursions". So it wont really work off road?
There is a saying in my country, which is Serbia. It roughly translates to "God on Heaven, Mercedes on Earth". That pretty much says it all.
You have a shajt Country and shajt saying
LOOOOL. I have two vehicles and both are these two, a black x5 and a silver ml320. Same
that is one of the best comparison video i have ever seen
Really ?
lol...
The use of the diesel Benz was out of line vs a
gas powered BMW.
Let's exchange the diesel Benz for a 2004 ML 55 AMG then re edit our replys after they are examined.
The ML came out in 1997, not 1995.
mercedes benz ml eats bmw x5 in off roading but in terms of speed bmw x5 eats mercedes benz ml but they are equal in quality and luxury but the final thing that show us which is better that mercedes benz ml is more reliable than bmw x5 so that the winner is mercedes benz ml
After going through the interiors, pronouncing the BMW the winner was bizarre. Didn't see that conclusion coming at all. The reviewer couldn't have been taller than six feet. I'm 6'3" and I felt wedged in. Can't imagine spending 3 hours at a whack in that seat.
Sorry, the ML wasn't on the market in 1995....
BMW Wins yet again. What a surprise. : )
As ALLWAYS BMW wins! BMW is by far more driving pleasure than any mercedes.... driven mercedes for about 9 months and its just plain oldmans car! BMW makes you feel youth and fresh!
Daaamn the man who is speaking is a robot!
The mercedes is a really good car and the BMW is too but when you buy a SUV you are looking for the off road quality...I prefer the Mercedes because is much better on off road and is sportive but maybe the BMW isn't in off road like the mercedes but it's very and I think is much sportier.
As I said the mercedes is better always
P.S.: Mercedes is not a car for everyone...it's a car for the reigns
love mercedes
this guy would be at home on the bridge of the enterprise!
Ml is better
why mercedes driver did not turn on lights?
for me the ML points at bouth design comparisons
X5 All Day. And this is from someone who owns 3 Mercedes.
Booooo trader
forgot to say it was small snow on the road
Mercedes is a much better car on the relationship bmw.but the Mercedes, more pleasant, more comfortable and better to drive than BMW.Mercedes is better because it has more space so that children can ride to school hang out with friends to go camping and go with friends on off -road.Mercedes is also more reliable car than BMW since can no longer exceed kilometers.I am the Mercedes expensive and for that money you get a lot more space than in BMW.Spend money to better secure reliable auto.Buy Mercedes because it lasts longer and better
I:N music The X5 won't make it to the camping grounds,If by chance it does it wont make it back home.Trust me.
I:N music I've owned both cars, I agree with your comments. Driving, it's more rewarding and enjoyable in the X5. But overall usage, the ML wins. More utilitarian and in the end, has slightly better resale too. Though, both take a big hit in depreciation, thus, are good cars to buy second hand, but look for good ones.
ML IT'S PERFECT
Mercedes is a best car
ML workmanship hey, lol. Not the first generation though.
great review
I like the bimmer better too.
The narrator sounds like he is gonna tell us about a ww2 story 😂 I like the BMW design better but the diesel ML would be a tank and strong
These cars are not made for serious of reading I would not take either of these cars to go off-roading. I would take a mercedes unimog, mercedes g wagon or a Toyota land cruiser.
ML is simply the king 💪🏼
I gave up when I heard "flex's its muscles"/ This voice sounds like a voice over from 1950.
Which years old ML
i like Mercedes more than BMW but this time ill go with the X5
but can it blend?
Mercedes benz GL CLASS
when he said the x5 went 215 i thought it was mph for a sec
i like ml but its interior looks so boring. bmw looks much better inside. ml looks better outside :)
X5 on the road and ML off road ! Simple ! What else ?
I like Mercedes but not G-Class. Id rather buy a ML320
on the ml the rust get very quickly bmw is beter
engine beter body last for long
the way this guy speaks,,,:@@@
they should make Jeep Wrangler vs Troller T4
bmw forever
Yes!
All the way
Agreed
I LOVE BMW X5 .
7:52 he said XL
Is this a racing test or a 4x4 test. When I am going off-road, I want vehicle that will take me places and not get stuck, NOT how fast I am going to get there. STUPID review.
BMW is the best
Quality of the X5 is far superior
Header says its a
ml 320 vs X5.
Heavily biased editorial by a bmw lover, seriously. Why not use a ML 55 amg vs the diesel ml...even my 2000 ml320 would destroy that x5 especially off road.
REAL OFF ROADER : RANGE ROVER END OF STORY
reall offroader Mercedes G and Wrangler of story
Ivan Cicmanek Jeep Wrangler ? LOL,,,,, They're reviewing 'Premium" off roaders not tractors.
The 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner is the real offroader. period!
And bmw
Stephen Pearson Ha ha ha ha ha ha..
take the ML any day...
The BMW X5 is much better car than the ML.
True as!
how so? The mercedes is much better built and better materials
ltwargssf R I tested both and the BMW is a lot better than the MB plus I'm a pro mechanic and I can see the differences
Im a pro mechanic, I specialize in german and I have to disagree with your opinion. They both have bad generations but far more cheap bmws.
Agreed.