Mercedes ML 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 551 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Mercedes ML can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 12 200 | |
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