The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Geartronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 74,700

€ 76,200

€ 74,700
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 B6 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 B6
Mercedes ML 500
69.9
76
84.3
70.7
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
117.5
194.9
114.8
189.1
194.9 in
Length
189.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 B6
Mercedes ML 500
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.83 %

General
Volvo XC90 B6
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 B6
Mercedes ML 500
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B420T
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
296 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC90 B6
296 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B6
310 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 B6
Mercedes ML 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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15.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B6
15.34 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B6
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 B6
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
545 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo XC90 B6
545 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 B6
153.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
365 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B6
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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