The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 54,700
€ 72,100
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
69.9
76
84.3
71.5
75.2
83.7
76 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
188.5
194.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
4590 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
10.07 %
General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
D4204T11
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
222 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
222 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
20.68 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
41 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
761 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
761 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 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).
218.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
119.3 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
