Volvo XC90 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2001

 
Volvo XC90
2005 - 2006
Mercedes ML
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Diesel2.7 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 185 HP163 HP
Torque: 400 NM370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds12.2 seconds
Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo XC90 engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.39.4
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km9.3 l/100km
By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres83 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle880 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1070 km on highway
740 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 5 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.64 m
Width: 1.90 m1.84 m
Height: 1.74 m1.82 m
Volvo XC90 is larger, but lower.
Volvo XC90 is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 249 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`7403`500
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Average price (€): 44003200
Rating in user reviews: 9.1/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo XC90 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Mercedes ML has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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