The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 56,200
€ 55,700
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
70.4
75.8
84.3
69.9
76
84.3
75.8 in
Width
76 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.4 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.1
117.5
194.9
189.1 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4590 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.16 %
General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
230 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
996 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
