The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 56,200
€ 47,600
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 3.2.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 3.2
70.4
75.8
84.3
70.2
74.7
83.1
75.8 in
Width
74.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
70.4 in
Height
70.2 in
114.8
189.1
112.5
189.3
189.1 in
Length
189.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 3.2
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.16 %
General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 3.2
W166
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 3.2
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 3.2
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
19 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
996 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
411 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft
