Volvo XC90 2014 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 320 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 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 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC90 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 820 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: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| 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: | 2.01 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo XC90 is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 8 cm wider, 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: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 18 600 | |
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