The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 46,100

€ 53,600

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 1.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1784
1898
2110
1815
1911
2127
1898 mm
Width
1911 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1784 mm
Height
1815 mm
2857
4807
2915
4788
4807 mm
Length
4788 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2144 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
1.88 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C
Generation
W164
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5244T4
Engine Code
OM 642.820

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
182 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
400 NM
500 NM
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
11.78 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
33 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
497 mi
Range
703 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
497 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
172.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
174.9 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
606 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L