Mercedes ML 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 260 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 13.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 13.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 570 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 500 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 113 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.5 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`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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