The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)

€ 56,200
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 40,000
 Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11) Volvo XC90 D3
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 0.3 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D3.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D3
1788
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
1926
2141
1784
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
1898
2110
1926 mm
Width
1898 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1788 mm
Height
1784 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
2915
4804
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
2857
4807
4804 mm
Length
4807 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D3
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2127 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2680 kg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.07 %
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D3
W166
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 bhp
161 bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
500 NM
340 NM
Volvo XC90 D3

Performance

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

164 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D3

▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
10.7 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
996 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
800 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
249 L
2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L