The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (18 - 20)
€ 72,100
€ 73,800
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800
ⓘ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 T8 Twin Engine.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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 T8 Twin Engine
5104 lb
Curb Weight
5324 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.13 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
B4204T34

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 hp
385 hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
472 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.83 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
13.83 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
94 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
17 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
1740 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
1740 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
47.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.4 cu ft











