The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 47,600

€ 54,300

€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 Volvo XC90 3.2 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 350
70.2
74.7
83.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
74.7 in
Width
75.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.2 in
Height
71.5 in
112.5
189.3
114.8
188.5
189.3 in
Length
188.5 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 350
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.51 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 350
C
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 350
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B6324S
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
235 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
19.33 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
20 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
414 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
414 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
212.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
227.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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