The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)
€ 66,300

€ 65,600

€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘ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 Diesel.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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 Diesel
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2121 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
2.48 %

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

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 Diesel
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.964
Engine Code
D420T2

3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4966 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
302 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 bhp
232 bhp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
460 NM
480 NM
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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7.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
7.2 kg/bhp
9.14 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
15 mpg
city
40 mpg
27 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
441 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
549 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L