The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 53,600

€ 63,700

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 V8.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
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 V8
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4799 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.37 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
W164
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B8444S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 V8
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
24 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
628 mi
Range
368 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
368 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
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).
255.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
255.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft








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