The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 63,700
€ 70,500
€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
70.2
74.7
83.1
72.4
75.2
83.7
74.7 in
Width
75.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.2 in
Height
72.4 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 500
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.37 %
General
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
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 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B8444S
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
24 mpg
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
368 mi
Range
461 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
461 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).
242.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
