The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Geartronic (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 62,900

€ 70,400

€ 62,900
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 considerably. The Volvo XC90 T6 is 16.2 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 T6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
1775
1931
2140
1815
1911
2127
1931 mm
Width
1911 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1775 mm
Height
1815 mm
2984
4950
2915
4788
4950 mm
Length
4788 mm
2984 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 T6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2113 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
202 kg
8.73 %

General
Volvo XC90 T6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 T6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B4204T29
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
306 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6
306 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
400 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6
400 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 T6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 T6
6.91 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
545 mi
Range
532 mi
Volvo XC90 T6
545 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 T6
153.5 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
721 L
Boot Capacity
500 L












1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L