The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 56,200

€ 62,400

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,400
ⓘ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 14.6 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 1.3 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
1788
1926
2141
1775
1931
2140
1926 mm
Width
1931 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1788 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4804
2984
4950
4804 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2012 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
6.42 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
B4204T26

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
500 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
10.7 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
996 mi
Range
559 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
559 mi
Volvo XC90 T5 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
800 kg
Maximum Payload
618 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
721 L














2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L