The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 70,500

€ 74,700

€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 T8 Twin Engine.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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 T8 Twin Engine
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5194 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6636 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
7.26 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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 T8 Twin Engine
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
B4204T35

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
402 hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
472 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
112 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
13 mpg
city
No data
24 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
461 mi
Range
1479 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
1479 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1442 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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