The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
€ 56,200

€ 54,700

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 14.6 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
1788
1926
2141
1775
1931
2140
1926 mm
Width
1931 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1788 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4804
2984
4950
4804 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2082 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg

Weight Difference:
68 kg
3.16 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
D4204T11

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
222 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 bhp
222 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
500 NM
480 NM
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
10.7 kg/bhp
9.38 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
996 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
800 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
721 L














2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L