Mercedes ML 2008 vs Volvo XC60 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes ML is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo XC60 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes ML is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC60 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.2 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 510 HP | 163 - 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 700 NM | 300 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 - 9.8 seconds | 7.5 - 10.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes ML are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo XC60. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 - 16.5 | 6.0 - 11.9 | |
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Mercedes ML petrol engines consumes on average 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC60. On average, Mercedes ML equipped with diesel engines consume 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 - 500 mm (7.9 - 19.7 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 15 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 56 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 595 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`854 kg | ~ 2`499 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`144 kg | ~ 1`814 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 710 kg | ~ 685 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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