The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 50,900

€ 55,900

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.9
76
84.3
75.2 in
Width
76 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.5 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
188.5
117.5
194.9
188.5 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
W164
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 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
238 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
628 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
774 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft












58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft