The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 58,700

€ 75,800

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5113 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6636 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
5.77 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
B4204T35

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
416 hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.29 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
12.29 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
112 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
679 mi
Range
1479 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
1479 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine 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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1523 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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