The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 65,800
€ 58,700
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 CDI BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 CDI BlueTEC
4436 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
7.91 %
General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI BlueTEC
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B4204T26
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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17.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
17.96 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
30 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
559 mi
Range
679 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
559 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
149.7 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
