The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
€ 55,700

€ 117,300

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
69.9
76
84.3
70.7
75.8
84.3
76 in
Width
75.8 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.7 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
189.1
194.9 in
Length
189.1 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
4590 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
11.22 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
L
Generation
W166
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 Performance Package
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
D4204T23
Engine Code
M 157.982

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
549 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.96 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
37 mpg
city
15 mpg
43 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
761 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
761 mi
490 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
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).
223.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance Package
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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