The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 56,200

€ 74,700

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
70.4
75.8
84.3
69.9
76
84.3
75.8 in
Width
76 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.4 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.1
117.5
194.9
189.1 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5194 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6636 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
8.74 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
W166
Generation
L
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
B4204T35

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
402 hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
472 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
112 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
35 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
996 mi
Range
1479 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
1479 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1442 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft








56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.4 cu ft