The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 70,500
€ 47,600
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 500 is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 3.2.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 3.2
72.4
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
72.4 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 500
Volvo XC90 3.2
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4685 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.74 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 3.2
W164
Generation
C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 3.2
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 3.2
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 3.2
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 3.2
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
19 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
461 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
411 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft
