Mercedes ML 2001 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 11.5 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC90 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: | 480'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes ML is 16 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 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`365 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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