The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 55,700

€ 105,100

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,100
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
69.9
76
84.3
73.3
76.9
83.7
76 in
Width
76.9 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
73.3 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
189.7
194.9 in
Length
189.7 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
4590 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
9.88 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 63 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
D4204T23
Engine Code
M 156.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
503 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.13 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.96 lb/hp
10.13 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
14 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
37 mpg
city
10 mpg
43 mpg
highway
19 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
761 mi
Range
358 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
761 mi
358 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
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).
312.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
312.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
631 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft