The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D4 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 60,000
€ 50,100
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D4.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
70.7
75.8
84.3
69.9
76
84.3
75.8 in
Width
76 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.7 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.1
117.5
194.9
189.1 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4524 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
5.65 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
187 hp
Volvo XC90 D4
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D4
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D4
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo XC90 D4
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
850 mi
Range
848 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
848 mi
Volvo XC90 D4
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo XC90 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














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



















