The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 64,500
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo XC90 B5
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
69.9
Blueprint Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
76
84.3
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
76 in
Width
75.8 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
117.5
194.9
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
194.9 in
Length
189.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
4550 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
7.65 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
L
Generation
W166
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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B420T2
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
18.42 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
33 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
40 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
621 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
134.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
307 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1270 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft