The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 47,600

€ 70,500

€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 1.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
1784
1898
2110
1840
1911
2127
1898 mm
Width
1911 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1784 mm
Height
1840 mm
2857
4807
2915
4788
4807 mm
Length
4788 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
2060 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
5.72 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
C
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B6324S
Engine Code
M 273.963

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3192 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
235 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
235 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
320 NM
530 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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8.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 3.2
8.77 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
24 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
28 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
414 mi
Range
461 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
414 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
227.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
483 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L