The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (16 - 19)
€ 72,100
€ 54,700
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.9
76
84.3
75.2 in
Width
76 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.5 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
188.5
117.5
194.9
188.5 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.99 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
W164
Generation
L
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
232 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
17 mpg
city
38 mpg
28 mpg
highway
44 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
557 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
774 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
