Volvo XC90 2015 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Volvo XC90) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Mercedes ML), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 116 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.1 | 6.0 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2380 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
| Mercedes ML 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC90 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 615 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1816 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`010 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 18 200 | |
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