The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 19)
€ 66,300
€ 59,900
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘ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 T5.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T5
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 T5
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4656 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
2.9 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T5
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.964
Engine Code
B4204T26
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC90 T5
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T5
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 T5
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.85 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
18.85 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T5
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
23 mpg
highway
35 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
441 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
565 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
