The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 54,700
€ 66,300
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 500
69.9
76
84.3
72.4
75.2
83.7
76 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
72.4 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 500
4590 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.28 %
General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 500
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
D4204T11
Engine Code
M 113.964
4
Valves
3
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
222 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
222 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
354 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
20.68 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
41 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
43 mpg
highway
23 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
761 mi
Range
441 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
761 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
119.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
