The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 62,700

€ 70,400

€ 62,700
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 a little. The Volvo XC90 V8 is 1.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
1784
1898
2110
1815
1911
2127
1898 mm
Width
1911 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1784 mm
Height
1815 mm
2857
4807
2915
4788
4807 mm
Length
4788 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
2111 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
8.81 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
C
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B8444S
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4414 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
311 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
440 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
440 NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
6.79 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
374 mi
Range
532 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
374 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
252 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
317 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
509 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
483 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L