The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 58,200

€ 62,700

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes ML 350 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 V8.
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 V8
70.7
75.8
84.3
70.2
74.7
83.1
75.8 in
Width
74.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
70.7 in
Height
70.2 in
114.8
189.1
112.5
189.3
189.1 in
Length
189.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 V8
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4654 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
0.89 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 V8
W166
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
Volvo XC90 V8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.955
Engine Code
B8444S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
302 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 V8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 V8
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15.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
15.55 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
28 mpg
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
25 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
570 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes ML 350
570 mi
374 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
252 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
161.1 kWh
252 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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