The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 58,200

€ 60,100

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘ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 350 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
70.7
75.8
84.3
69.9
76
84.3
75.8 in
Width
76 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.7 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.1
117.5
194.9
189.1 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4683 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.28 %

General
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.955
Engine Code
B4204T27

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
302 hp
330 hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
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15.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
15.55 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
28 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
570 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes ML 350
570 mi
552 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
161.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














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