The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 53,600

€ 46,100

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 DPF is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
71.5
75.2
83.7
70.2
74.7
83.1
75.2 in
Width
74.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
71.5 in
Height
70.2 in
114.8
188.5
112.5
189.3
188.5 in
Length
189.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4727 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.87 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
W164
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
D5244T4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.97 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
25.97 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
628 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
497 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
174.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft








58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft