The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (16 - 19)
€ 50,900
€ 54,700
€ 50,900
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
1815
1911
2127
1775
1931
2140
1911 mm
Width
1931 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1815 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4788
2984
4950
4788 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2130 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.52 %
General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
W164
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 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
232 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
480 NM
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5
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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
628 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
774 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L

















