The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 65,800

€ 66,300

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
69.9
76
84.3
72.4
75.2
83.7
76 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
72.4 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 500
4436 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
7.49 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
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 500
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
B4204T26
Engine Code
M 113.964

4
Valves
3
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 500
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
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17.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
17.96 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
30 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
23 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
559 mi
Range
441 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
559 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
149.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












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