The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 14)
€ 60,000

€ 48,500

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
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 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4841 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
0.95 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
W166
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code
D5244T18

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
850 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft










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