The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 45,900

€ 52,700

€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo XC90 D5 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
70.2
74.7
83.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
74.7 in
Width
75.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.2 in
Height
71.5 in
112.5
189.3
114.8
188.5
189.3 in
Length
188.5 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
4586 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.57 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
C
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D5244T4
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
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25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
25.2 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
28 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
497 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
497 mi
513 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
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).
217.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
174.9 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft