The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 61,600

€ 60,000

€ 61,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 14.6 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
1775
1931
2140
1796
1926
2141
1931 mm
Width
1926 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1775 mm
Height
1796 mm
2984
4950
2915
4804
4950 mm
Length
4804 mm
2984 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.41 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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 642.826

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
237 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
500 NM
620 NM
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
9.22 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
735 mi
Range
850 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
735 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
123.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
202 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
775 kg
721 L
Boot Capacity
690 L














1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L