The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 62,700

€ 54,300

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350
70.2
74.7
83.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
74.7 in
Width
75.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.2 in
Height
71.5 in
112.5
189.3
114.8
188.5
189.3 in
Length
188.5 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.13 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350
C
Generation
W164
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B8444S
Engine Code
M 272.967

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
25 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
374 mi
Range
527 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
252 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).
212.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft