The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 45,900
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) Volvo XC90 D5
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo XC90 D5 is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
70.2
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
74.7
83.1
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
74.7 in
Width
75.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.2 in
Height
70.4 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
112.5
189.3
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
189.3 in
Length
189.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4586 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.25 %
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
C
Generation
W166
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D5244T4
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Performance

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

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25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
25.2 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
996 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
497 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
174.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft