The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 60,000
€ 55,700
€ 60,000
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 slightly. The Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 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 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4590 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.28 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
W166
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 350 BlueTEC
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 642.826
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
230 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
850 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
