The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (7-seater) (06 - 10)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 44,000
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (7-seater) (06 - 10) Volvo XC90 D5
€ 72,100
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 420 CDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 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 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 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 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4694 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6041 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
8.03 %
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (7-seater) (06 - 10)

General

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5

Performance

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5

 REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.79 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
25.79 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
509 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
509 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
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).
170.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
170.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1400 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