The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)
€ 55,200

€ 41,200

€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 D3.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
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 D3
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2127 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2680 kg

Weight Difference:
58 kg
2.65 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
W164
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
221 bhp
161 bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
510 NM
340 NM
Volvo XC90 D3
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 D3
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
9.89 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
30 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
635 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
635 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
645 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
249 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L