The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D4 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 58,700

€ 50,100

€ 58,700
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D4.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
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 D4
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2052 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2570 kg

Weight Difference:
133 kg
6.09 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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 642.940
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo XC90 D4
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC90 D4
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 D4
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10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
10.5 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo XC90 D4
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
679 mi
Range
848 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
848 mi
Volvo XC90 D4
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo XC90 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L