The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 58,700

€ 64,500

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 B5.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5
1815
1911
2127
1775
1931
2140
1911 mm
Width
1931 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1815 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4788
2984
4950
4788 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2064 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
5.54 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B420T2

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
247 bhp
Volvo XC90 B5
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
350 NM
Volvo XC90 B5
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5
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10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.36 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
10.5 kg/bhp
8.36 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
679 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
Environmental Impact
179 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 B5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
576 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L