The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 55,900
 Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
€ 76,200
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 slightly. The Mercedes ML 500 is 14.6 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
1796
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
1926
2141
1775
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
1931
2140
1926 mm
Width
1931 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1796 mm
Height
1775 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
2915
4804
Blueprint Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
2984
4950
4804 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
2130 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2630 kg
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
4.7 %
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
D4204T23
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 bhp
238 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
600 NM
500 NM
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
5.56 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
26 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
774 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
721 L
2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L