The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 70,500

€ 80,300

€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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 16.5 cm shorter, 9.7 cm narrower and 6.4 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
1840
1911
2127
1776
2008
2140
1911 mm
Width
2008 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1840 mm
Height
1776 mm
2915
4788
2984
4953
4788 mm
Length
4953 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2320 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2980 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
5.82 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
W164
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 500
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
B4204T34

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
399 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 bhp
399 bhp
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
640 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
530 NM
640 NM
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
5.7 kg/bhp
5.81 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
135 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
22 mpg
135 mpg
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
16 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
461 mi
Range
2071 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
2071 mi
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
304 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
57 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
645 kg
Maximum Payload
660 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
262 L






2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1816 L