The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 14)
€ 56,200

€ 48,500

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 D5.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
1788
1926
2141
1784
1898
2110
1926 mm
Width
1898 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1788 mm
Height
1784 mm
2915
4804
2857
4807
4804 mm
Length
4807 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2196 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.09 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
W166
Generation
C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
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
D5244T18

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
500 NM
420 NM
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 D5
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
10.7 kg/bhp
11.15 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
996 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
515 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
800 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
249 L










2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L