The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 70,400
€ 63,700
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 V8.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
71.5
75.2
83.7
70.2
74.7
83.1
75.2 in
Width
74.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
71.5 in
Height
70.2 in
114.8
188.5
112.5
189.3
188.5 in
Length
189.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4799 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
5.96 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
W164
Generation
C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
24 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
532 mi
Range
368 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
368 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).
255.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
255.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft
