The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 64,500
€ 72,100
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 420 CDI.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
2064 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg
Weight Difference:
251 kg
10.84 %
General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B420T2
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
350 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
▶ REPLAY
8.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 B5
8.36 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
40 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
621 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
621 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
134.5 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
191 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
576 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
721 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L
