Volvo XC90 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2001

 
Volvo XC90
2005 - 2006
Mercedes ML
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
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 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 seconds11.7 seconds
Volvo XC90 engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes ML, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.09.5
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km10.6 l/100km
The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres83 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway1030 km on highway
710 km with real consumption780 km with real consumption
Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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`7503`500
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Average price (€): 42003000
Rating in user reviews: 9.1/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo XC90 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Mercedes ML has
  • timing chain engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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