The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)
€ 60,000

€ 65,600

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 14.6 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
1796
1926
2141
1775
1931
2140
1926 mm
Width
1931 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1796 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4804
2984
4950
4804 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2121 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
2.48 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
D420T2

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
232 bhp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
480 NM
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
8.56 kg/bhp
9.14 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
850 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
775 kg
Maximum Payload
549 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
721 L














2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L