The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
€ 72,100

€ 46,500

€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI is 1.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.1 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
1815
1911
2127
1784
1898
2110
1911 mm
Width
1898 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1815 mm
Height
1784 mm
2915
4788
2857
4807
4788 mm
Length
4807 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2192 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2750 kg

Weight Difference:
123 kg
5.31 %

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
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
D5244T18

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
700 NM
420 NM
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
7.67 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
27 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
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).
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 5
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
635 kg
Maximum Payload
558 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
249 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L