The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 43,800
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09) Volvo XC90 D5
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 D5 is 1.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1784
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09)
1898
2110
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1898 mm
Width
1911 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1784 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09)
2857
4807
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
4807 mm
Length
4788 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2065 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.49 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
C
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5244T4
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2401 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
182 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
400 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
11.35 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
34 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
515 mi
Range
628 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
515 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
168.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
483 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L