The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 D4 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 70,400

€ 50,100

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100
ⓘ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 DPF is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D4.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D4
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 DPF
Volvo XC90 D4
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4524 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
11.36 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D4
W164
Generation
L
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D4
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
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
187 hp
Volvo XC90 D4
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D4
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D4
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D4
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo XC90 D4
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
26 mpg
highway
48 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
532 mi
Range
848 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
848 mi
Volvo XC90 D4
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo XC90 D4
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft












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