The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 41,200
€ 66,300
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 500
70.2
74.7
83.1
72.4
75.2
83.7
74.7 in
Width
75.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.2 in
Height
72.4 in
112.5
189.3
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 500
4689 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.21 %
General
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 500
C
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
D5244T5
Engine Code
M 113.964
4
Valves
3
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
161 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 500
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Volvo XC90 D3
251 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 500
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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29.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D3
29.12 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
29 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
23 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
515 mi
Range
441 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
515 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
168.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D3
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
