The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 66,300
€ 55,900
€ 66,300
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 500 is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
72.4
75.2
83.7
69.9
76
84.3
75.2 in
Width
76 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.4 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 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.06 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.964
Engine Code
D4204T23
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
302 hp
238 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
339 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
13 mpg
city
38 mpg
23 mpg
highway
44 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
441 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes ML 500
441 mi
774 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
253.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
