The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 65,800

€ 54,300

€ 65,800
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 considerably. The Volvo XC90 B5 is 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350
69.9
76
84.3
71.5
75.2
83.7
76 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
188.5
194.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350
4436 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
5.76 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350
L
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B4204T26
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
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17.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
17.96 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
30 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
559 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
559 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 B5
149.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












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