The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 74,700

€ 72,200

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine is 16.2 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 6.5 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
1775
1931
2140
1840
1911
2127
1931 mm
Width
1911 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1775 mm
Height
1840 mm
2984
4950
2915
4788
4950 mm
Length
4788 mm
2984 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
2356 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
3010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
171 kg
7.26 %

General
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B4204T35
Engine Code
M 273.963

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
402 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
402 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
640 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
640 NM
530 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
5.86 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
135 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
135 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
28 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
1479 mi
Range
461 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
1479 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
242.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
39.8 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
49 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
654 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
262 L
Boot Capacity
500 L






1816 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L