The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 41,200

€ 60,200

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 400.
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 400
1784
1898
2110
1796
1926
2141
1898 mm
Width
1926 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1784 mm
Height
1796 mm
2857
4807
2915
4804
4807 mm
Length
4804 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 400
2127 kg
Kerb Weight
2130 kg
2680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2900 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.14 %

General
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 400
C
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 400
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
D5244T5
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
161 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes ML 400
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
340 NM
480 NM
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 400
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 400
▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.49 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D3
13.21 kg/bhp
6.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
34 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
515 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
515 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
168.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
770 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
690 L










1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L