The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 41,200

€ 56,300

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 1.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI.
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
1784
1898
2110
1815
1911
2127
1898 mm
Width
1911 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1784 mm
Height
1815 mm
2857
4807
2915
4788
4807 mm
Length
4788 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
2127 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
58 kg
2.65 %

General
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
C
Generation
W164
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 CDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5244T5
Engine Code
OM 642.820

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
161 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
340 NM
540 NM
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
13.21 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
34 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
515 mi
Range
663 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
515 mi
663 mi
Mercedes ML 350 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).
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).
183.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
168.7 kWh
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L