The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
€ 60,200

€ 47,600

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes ML 400 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 3.2.
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 3.2
70.7
75.8
84.3
70.2
74.7
83.1
75.8 in
Width
74.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
70.7 in
Height
70.2 in
114.8
189.1
112.5
189.3
189.1 in
Length
189.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 3.2
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4855 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.28 %

General
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 3.2
W166
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 400
Volvo XC90 3.2
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
B6324S5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 hp
240 hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 3.2
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 3.2
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 3.2
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14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
657 mi
Range
436 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
436 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
216 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft










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