The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 19)
€ 70,400

€ 59,900

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘ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 T5.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T5
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 T5
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4656 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
8.78 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T5
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 DPF
Volvo XC90 T5
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
B4204T26

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC90 T5
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T5
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 T5
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.85 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
18.85 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
532 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
565 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T5
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