The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 47,600
€ 76,200
€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 Volvo XC90 3.2 is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
70.2
74.7
83.1
70.7
75.8
84.3
74.7 in
Width
75.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.2 in
Height
70.7 in
112.5
189.3
114.8
189.1
189.3 in
Length
189.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.83 %
General
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
C
Generation
W166
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 500
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B6324S
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
235 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
19.33 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
20 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
414 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
414 mi
525 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
227.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
