The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 65,800

€ 56,300

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 16.2 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
1775
1931
2140
1815
1911
2127
1931 mm
Width
1911 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1775 mm
Height
1815 mm
2984
4950
2915
4788
4950 mm
Length
4788 mm
2984 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
2012 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
173 kg
7.92 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
L
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B4204T26
Engine Code
OM 642.820

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
350 NM
540 NM
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
8.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 B5
8.15 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
36 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
559 mi
Range
663 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
559 mi
663 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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).
183.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
149.7 kWh
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
618 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
721 L
Boot Capacity
500 L












1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L