The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 70,400

€ 62,700

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF is 1.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.1 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 V8.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
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 DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2111 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2620 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
8.81 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
W164
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
B8444S

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
4414 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
311 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
311 bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
440 NM
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
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7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
6.79 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
29 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
532 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
374 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
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).
252 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
252 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
483 L









2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L