The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 60,200
€ 62,400
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,400
ⓘ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 400 is 14.6 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
1796
1926
2141
1775
1931
2140
1926 mm
Width
1931 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1796 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4804
2984
4950
4804 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
2130 kg
Kerb Weight
2012 kg
2900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
5.54 %
General
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 400
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
B4204T26

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
480 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 400
6.49 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
32 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
657 mi
Range
559 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
559 mi
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
770 kg
Maximum Payload
618 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
721 L














2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L

















