The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 65,800

€ 60,200

€ 65,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 B5 is 14.6 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 400
1775
1931
2140
1796
1926
2141
1931 mm
Width
1926 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1775 mm
Height
1796 mm
2984
4950
2915
4804
4950 mm
Length
4804 mm
2984 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 400
2012 kg
Kerb Weight
2130 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2900 kg

Weight Difference:
118 kg
5.54 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 400
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 400
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B4204T26
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes ML 400
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
350 NM
480 NM
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 400
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 400
▶ REPLAY
8.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.49 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 B5
8.15 kg/bhp
6.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
36 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
559 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
559 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
149.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
618 kg
Maximum Payload
770 kg
721 L
Boot Capacity
690 L














1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L