The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 70,400

€ 65,400

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF is 16.2 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 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 DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2140 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
7.56 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
B4204T29

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
322 bhp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
430 NM
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.65 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
6.65 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
532 mi
Range
545 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
545 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
721 L












2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L