The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)

€ 72,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 500
€ 74,700
Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Geartronic (19 - ..) Volvo XC90 B6
€ 72,200
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 B6.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B6
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
69.9
Blueprint Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)
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 B6
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5798 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.73 %
Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B6
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 B6
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
B420T
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
296 hp
Volvo XC90 B6
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 B6

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B6

 REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.34 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
15.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 B6
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
24 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
545 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
545 mi
Volvo XC90 B6
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 B6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 B6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft