The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)

€ 56,200
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 62,700
 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) Volvo XC90 V8
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700

ⓘ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 V8.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 V8
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
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 V8
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4654 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5776 lb
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
1.81 %
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)

General

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 V8
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 V8
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8

Performance

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 V8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
35 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
996 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
374 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
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).
252 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
252 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft