The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 55,700
€ 52,500
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
69.9
76
84.3
71.5
75.2
83.7
76 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
188.5
194.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4590 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
4.71 %
General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D4204T23
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.96 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
761 mi
Range
703 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
761 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
172.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
