Volvo XC90 2002 vs Mercedes ML 2001

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Volvo XC90
2002 - 2006
Mercedes ML
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo XC90 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes ML can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.4 - 4.42.7 - 5.4

Performance

Power: 163 - 315 HP163 - 347 HP
Torque: 320 - 440 NM310 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 12 seconds6.7 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 - 14.09.4 - 14.8
Volvo XC90 petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. On average, Volvo XC90 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.64 m
Width: 1.90 m1.85 m
Height: 1.75 m1.82 m
Volvo XC90 is larger, but lower.
Volvo XC90 is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 530 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2404 litresno data
Turning diameter: 12.7 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`737~ 3`481
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Average price (€): 44003400
Rating in user reviews: 9.1/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo XC90 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Mercedes ML has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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