Thread: AMS: BMW X5 3.0sd vs Mercedes-Benz ML420 CDI
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Old 11-10-2007, 03:20 PM   #6
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Re: AMS: BMW X5 3.0sd vs Mercedes-Benz ML420 CDI
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Originally Posted by Imhotep Evil View Post
Why test the 3.0 vs. the 4.2 ?!
They do this sometimes, comparing a smaller engine with a bigger engine. In this case, the ML320 CDI is too "weak" to compare with the 3.0d as it only has 224-hp. I guess they thought the ML420 CDI was a more equal competitior. More horsepower, but also more weight. Perfect.

My guess.
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