The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 48,500

€ 52,500

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 280 CDI.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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 280 CDI
4841 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.5 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
C
Generation
W164
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 280 CDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5244T18
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
197 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
310 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
24.57 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
515 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
515 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
187.2 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
168.7 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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