Mercedes ML 2011 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 73 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML and Volvo XC90 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.7 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`950 | 2`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 9000 | |
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