The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)
€ 56,300

€ 65,600

€ 56,300
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 350 CDI is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.9
76
84.3
75.2 in
Width
76 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.5 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
188.5
117.5
194.9
188.5 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4676 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
2.93 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
W164
Generation
L
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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 642.820
Engine Code
D420T2

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
228 hp
232 hp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
21.13 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
47 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
663 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
663 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
183.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
183.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft












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