The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes ML 420 CDI
€ 55,900
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900

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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
1911
2127
1775
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
1931
2140
1911 mm
Width
1931 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1815 mm
Height
1775 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
2915
4788
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
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
2130 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2630 kg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
185 kg
7.99 %
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)

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
238 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
302 bhp
238 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 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
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance

 REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
7.67 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
27 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
557 mi
774 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
279 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L