The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 62,700
€ 58,700
€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 CDI BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 CDI BlueTEC
4654 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
3.38 %
General
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
C
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B8444S
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
14.96 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
18 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
374 mi
Range
679 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
