The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 72,100

€ 61,600

€ 72,100
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 420 CDI is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
1815
1911
2127
1775
1931
2140
1911 mm
Width
1931 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1815 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4788
2984
4950
4788 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2184 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
5.66 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 bhp
237 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
700 NM
500 NM
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
7.67 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
27 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
557 mi
Range
735 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
735 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
218.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L