The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 40,000
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11) Volvo XC90 D3
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo XC90 D3 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
74.7
83.1
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
74.7 in
Width
75.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.2 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
112.5
189.3
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
189.3 in
Length
188.5 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4689 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
2.66 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
C
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5244T5
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
161 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
251 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
29.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D3
29.12 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
515 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
515 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
187.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
168.7 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft