The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D4 Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 50,100
€ 76,200
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 D4 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes ML 500
69.9
76
84.3
70.7
75.8
84.3
76 in
Width
75.8 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.7 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
189.1
194.9 in
Length
189.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes ML 500
4524 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
8.18 %
General
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes ML 500
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
D4204T14
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D4
187 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D4
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes ML 500
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D4
24.19 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 D4
45 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
848 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo XC90 D4
848 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
107 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 D4
107 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
