Mercedes ML 2002 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.1 | 11.5 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | 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: | 1061 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 2`870 kg | 2`760 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`040 kg | 2`218 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 830 kg | 542 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem more than Volvo XC90. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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