The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 52,500

€ 74,700

€ 52,500
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2356 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3010 kg

Weight Difference:
171 kg
7.26 %

General
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B4204T35

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 bhp
402 bhp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
640 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
440 NM
640 NM
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
11.68 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
135 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
135 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
26 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
703 mi
Range
1479 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
1479 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Environmental Impact
172.8 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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
49 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
645 kg
Maximum Payload
654 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
262 L






2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1816 L