The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 48,500

€ 58,200

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
70.2
74.7
83.1
70.7
75.8
84.3
74.7 in
Width
75.8 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.2 in
Height
70.7 in
112.5
189.3
114.8
189.1
189.3 in
Length
189.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
4841 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.02 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
C
Generation
W166
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 276
D5244T18
Engine Code
M 276.955

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
197 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
197 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
310 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
24.57 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
29 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
515 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
515 mi
570 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
168.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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