The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 41,200
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) Volvo XC90 D3
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo XC90 D3 is just 0.3 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
1784
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)
1898
2110
1796
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
1926
2141
1898 mm
Width
1926 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1784 mm
Height
1796 mm
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)
2857
4807
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
2915
4804
4807 mm
Length
4804 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
2127 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
48 kg
2.21 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
C
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5244T5
Engine Code
OM 642.826
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
161 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
340 NM
620 NM
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Performance

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D3

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
13.21 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
34 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
515 mi
Range
850 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
515 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
168.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
775 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
690 L
1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L