To each his own...,several of my potential buyers were previous X5 owners. Some SUV drivers perfer the ML against the X5, yes the X5 drives better, but the interior is spartan and unattractive. Have you written in the back seats in the X5, not very spacious or useful. Mercedes rear space is more than 2 inches than the X5. Does the X5 have rear heat/AC ? No. Does the X5 have third row seats. no. The ML has foldaway rear seats as well. IF you want a good drivers car get a Porsche., But if you want a UseFul car, get the ML. Plus where I live, most people drive Mercedes because they care what other people think.

My X5 certainly does have rear heat and rear AC...

__________________
'08 335i Coupe - Barbera Red / Saddle Leather / Light Poplar Wood / 6spd Manual
Options: Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, Active Steering (awesome!), Power Rear Shade, IPod Adapter, Navigation w/IDrive
Mods: M6 Wheels, Split Armrest, M-Steering Wheel, Euro Light Switch w/Rear Fog Lights, Short Shift Knob w/Matching E-Brake Handle, Clear Reflectors, CDV, Clear Bra

Retired:'04 X5 4.4i

Um my X5 has rear heat and my x5 has a great backseat, in fact it even has window shades, does yours? Didn't think so, the ML is smaller then the X5 and has just about the same room in the back, try again.....

__________________
The Present:
2014 Audi Q5 TDI Prestige
The Past:
2013 Lexus GS350
2013 VW Golf TDI
2007 BMW X5 4.8i LOADED & Loved
2009 VW Jetta
2008 VW Touareg VR6
2005 BMW X5 3.0i
2005 BMW Z4 3.0i
2004 BMW X5 3.0i
2003 BMW 325i
2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4

Guys just calm down, they are both good 4x4's. But dont fight, fight over the 06 ml and the 07 x5 no the 98-2005ml or the 00-06 x5 please.
That ml is great value

__________________
2007 E70 X5 3.0D Black/Beige - SOLD
2012 E70 X5 40D Silver/Black