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 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
72.4
75.2
83.7
69.9
76
84.3
75.2 in
Width
76 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.4 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 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4676 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
2.48 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
V8 gasoline 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
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
232 hp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
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
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
23 mpg
highway
47 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
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
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft












58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft



















