The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 63,700

€ 66,300

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 1.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 5.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
1784
1898
2110
1840
1911
2127
1898 mm
Width
1911 mm
2110 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1784 mm
Height
1840 mm
2857
4807
2915
4788
4807 mm
Length
4788 mm
2857 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
2177 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.09 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
C
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
B8444S
Engine Code
M 113.964

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4414 CC
Engine Capacity
4966 CC
311 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 500
440 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
460 NM
at 2700 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
440 NM
460 NM
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
▶ REPLAY
7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.2 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 V8
7 kg/bhp
7.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
21 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
27 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
368 mi
Range
441 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
253.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
322 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
593 kg
Maximum Payload
655 kg
249 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1837 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L