The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 52,700

€ 43,800

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 350 is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 350
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 350
Volvo XC90 D5
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.27 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 D5
W164
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 D5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.967
Engine Code
D5244T4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 D5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.02 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
25.02 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
20 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
25 mpg
highway
35 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
513 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 350
513 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
Environmental Impact
217.9 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 350
217.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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