The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 55,900
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) Volvo XC90 T5
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 55,900
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 T5 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
69.9
Blueprint Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
76
84.3
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
76 in
Width
75.8 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.4 in
Blueprint Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
117.5
194.9
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
194.9 in
Length
189.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.09 %
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204T23
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
251 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Performance

Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T5

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
18.49 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
996 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
580 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
144 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 T5
144 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft