The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 55,200

€ 47,600

€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 320 CDI is 1.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.1 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 3.2.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 3.2
1815
1911
2127
1784
1898
2110
1911 mm
Width
1898 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1815 mm
Height
1784 mm
2915
4788
2857
4807
4788 mm
Length
4807 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 3.2
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2125 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.75 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 3.2
W164
Generation
C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 3.2
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B6324S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3192 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
221 bhp
235 bhp
Volvo XC90 3.2
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
510 NM
320 NM
Volvo XC90 3.2
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 3.2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 3.2
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
9.89 kg/bhp
9.04 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
30 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
635 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
635 mi
411 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
245 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
289 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
645 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
249 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L