The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 48,800

€ 53,600

€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 3.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
1784
1898
2110
1815
1911
2127
1898 mm
Width
1911 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1784 mm
Height
1815 mm
2857
4807
2915
4788
4807 mm
Length
4788 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
2202 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
0.77 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
C
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 320 CDI DPF
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B6324S5
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3192 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
240 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
240 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
320 NM
510 NM
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 3.2
9.18 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
25 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
432 mi
Range
628 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
432 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
193.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
217.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
269 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
558 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L