The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 70,500
€ 55,700
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘ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
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4590 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
4.71 %
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 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
230 hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
19.96 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
37 mpg
24 mpg
highway
43 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
461 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
