The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 58,700
€ 61,600
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,600
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueTEC is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 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 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.04 %
General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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 642.940
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
237 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
679 mi
Range
735 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
735 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
179 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
