The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 54,700
 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) Volvo XC90 D5
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 500 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
69.9
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
76
84.3
75.8 in
Width
76 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.7 in
Height
69.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
117.5
194.9
189.1 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4590 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5798 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
6.84 %
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 D5
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
D4204T11
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
222 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
26 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft