The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 55,900
€ 50,900
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC90 T5 is 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
69.9
76
84.3
71.5
75.2
83.7
76 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
188.5
194.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.65 %
General
Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
L
Generation
W164
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 280 CDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B4204T23
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
251 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5
18.49 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
580 mi
Range
628 mi
Volvo XC90 T5
580 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
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).
193.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5
144 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T5
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
