The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 20)
€ 52,500

€ 82,600

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine 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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5135 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6570 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
6.17 %

General
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B4204T34

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 hp
399 hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.76 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
94 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
94 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
703 mi
Range
1740 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
1740 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
47.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
47.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1435 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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