The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 66,300

€ 64,500

€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 500 is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 6.5 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 B5.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5
1840
1911
2127
1775
1931
2140
1911 mm
Width
1931 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1840 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4788
2984
4950
4788 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2064 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2640 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
5.1 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.964
Engine Code
B420T2

3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4966 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
302 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 bhp
247 bhp
Volvo XC90 B5
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
460 NM
350 NM
Volvo XC90 B5
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5
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7.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.36 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
7.2 kg/bhp
8.36 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
441 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
576 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L