The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 60,000
€ 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 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
70.2
74.7
83.1
70.7
75.8
84.3
74.7 in
Width
75.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.2 in
Height
70.7 in
112.5
189.3
114.8
189.1
189.3 in
Length
189.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
4689 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.21 %
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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
161 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
251 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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29.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D3
29.12 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
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).
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)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
