The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 60,200

€ 64,500

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 400 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 B5.
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 B5
70.7
75.8
84.3
69.9
76
84.3
75.8 in
Width
76 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.7 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.1
117.5
194.9
189.1 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 B5
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4550 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.11 %

General
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 B5
W166
Generation
L
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 B5
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
B420T2

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC90 B5
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 B5
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 B5
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 B5
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14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
27 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
657 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 B5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














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