The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 46,100

€ 70,400

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
2144 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
171 kg
7.39 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
D5244T4
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
182 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
182 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
400 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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11.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
11.78 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
497 mi
Range
532 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
497 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
174.9 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
606 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L