The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 46,100
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) Volvo XC90 D5
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 46,100
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 0.3 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
1784
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
1898
2110
1788
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
1926
2141
1898 mm
Width
1926 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1784 mm
Height
1788 mm
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
2857
4807
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
2915
4804
4807 mm
Length
4804 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
2144 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.28 %
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 with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
182 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
400 NM
500 NM
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

160 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
11.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
11.78 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
33 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
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)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
606 kg
Maximum Payload
800 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
690 L
1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L