The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D4 Geartronic (7-seater) (12 - 14)
€ 58,700

€ 41,900

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D4.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
71.5
75.2
83.7
70.2
74.7
83.1
75.2 in
Width
74.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
71.5 in
Height
70.2 in
114.8
188.5
112.5
189.3
188.5 in
Length
189.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4716 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.1 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
W164
Generation
C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC90 D4
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D4
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D4
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.29 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
29.29 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 D4
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
679 mi
Range
614 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
614 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).
166.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
166.6 kWh
Volvo XC90 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft








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