Mercedes ML 2001 vs Volvo XC90 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 XC90 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 XC90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.7 - 5.4 | 2.4 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 347 HP | 163 - 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 560 NM | 320 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 - 12.2 seconds | 7.3 - 12 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes ML are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo XC90. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 14.8 | 8.2 - 14.0 | |
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Mercedes ML petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Mercedes ML equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 16 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1061 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes ML has 531 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 384 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.8 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`870 | ~ 2`737 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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