The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 54,700

€ 70,400

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 DPF.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 DPF
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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 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
41 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
761 mi
Range
532 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
761 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
119.3 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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