The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 50,900

€ 65,400

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
1815
1911
2127
1775
1931
2140
1911 mm
Width
1931 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1815 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4788
2984
4950
4788 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2140 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.06 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
W164
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 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B4204T29

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
322 bhp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
430 NM
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.65 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
6.65 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
628 mi
Range
545 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
545 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L