The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (7-seater) (06 - 10)

€ 58,700
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 44,000
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (7-seater) (06 - 10) Volvo XC90 D5
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

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 D5.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.2
83.7
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (7-seater) (06 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (7-seater) (06 - 10)
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 D5
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4694 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6041 lb
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
2.55 %
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (7-seater) (06 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
W164
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5

Performance

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5

 REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.79 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
25.79 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
509 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
509 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
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).
170.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
170.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1347 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft