The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 64,500

€ 58,700

€ 64,500
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 16.2 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
2064 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
5.54 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol 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
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
350 NM
540 NM
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
110 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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8.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 B5
8.36 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
40 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
621 mi
Range
679 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
621 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
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
134.5 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
191 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
576 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
721 L
Boot Capacity
500 L












1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L