The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
€ 76,200

€ 40,000

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes ML 500 is just 0.3 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D3.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D3
1796
1926
2141
1784
1898
2110
1926 mm
Width
1898 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1796 mm
Height
1784 mm
2915
4804
2857
4807
4804 mm
Length
4807 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D3
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
2127 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2680 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
4.83 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D3
W166
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D3
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 bhp
161 bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
600 NM
340 NM
Volvo XC90 D3
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D3
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5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
5.56 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
26 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
525 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
715 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
249 L










2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L