The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 54,700

€ 52,500

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC90 D5 is 16.2 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1775
1931
2140
1815
1911
2127
1931 mm
Width
1911 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1775 mm
Height
1815 mm
2984
4950
2915
4788
4950 mm
Length
4788 mm
2984 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2082 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
103 kg
4.71 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
L
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D4204T11
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
222 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
222 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
480 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
480 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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9.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
9.38 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
49 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
761 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
761 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
187.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
119.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
548 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
721 L
Boot Capacity
500 L












1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L