The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)
€ 72,100
€ 41,200
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 420 CDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D3.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
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 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4689 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
8.11 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
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 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC90 D3
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D3
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D3
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.12 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
29.12 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
557 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
Environmental Impact
218.1 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 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft
