Mercedes ML 2001 vs Volvo XC90 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 120 NM more than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 14.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 14.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 560 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: | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | 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: | 4.64 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`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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