The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 14)
€ 58,700
€ 48,500
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
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 D5
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4841 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.5 %
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 automatic 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
D5244T18
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
679 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
515 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 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
1221 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft
