Mercedes ML 2001 vs Volvo XC90 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 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: | 163 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML and Volvo XC90 have the same engine power, but Mercedes ML torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC90. Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but higher. Mercedes ML is 16 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2404 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): | 3`500 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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