Volvo XC90 2010 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo XC90) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 243 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 53 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| 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: | 4.81 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC90 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC90 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 613 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | no data | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 62 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.5 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`760 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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