The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 47,600

€ 60,200

€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 400.
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 400
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 400
4855 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.28 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 400
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 400
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B6324S5
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
240 hp
328 hp
Mercedes ML 400
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 400
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
20.23 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
21 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
436 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
436 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
Environmental Impact
216 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
216 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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