The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 53,600

€ 55,700

€ 53,600
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 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 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2082 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg

Weight Difference:
103 kg
4.71 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 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
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 bhp
230 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
510 NM
500 NM
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
9.89 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
30 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
628 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
761 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L