Volvo XC90 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 73 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 12.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.9 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S80 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S 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. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm narrower, 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.9 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`770 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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