Volvo XC90 2017 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 46 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.0 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1290 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) | |
| 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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 18 600 | |
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