The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 73,800

€ 76,200

€ 73,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 T8 Twin Engine is 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
69.9
76
84.3
70.7
75.8
84.3
76 in
Width
75.8 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.7 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
189.1
194.9 in
Length
189.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
5324 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.46 %

General
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B4204T34
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
385 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
385 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
472 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
13.83 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
94 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
1740 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
1740 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
47.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
130 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft








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