The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 64,500
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo XC90 B5
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 280 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
69.9
Blueprint Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
76
84.3
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
117.5
194.9
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 280 CDI DPF
4550 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
5.54 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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 280 CDI DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B420T2
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
18.42 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
628 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
621 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
193.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
134.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
307 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1270 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft