The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 55,900
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance € 52,700
Mercedes ML 350
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 16.2 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
1931 mm
Width
1911 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1775 mm
Height
1815 mm
4950 mm
Length
4788 mm
2984 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
2130 kg
Kerb Weight
2135 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.23 %
General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D4204T23
Engine Code
M 272.967
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
238 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes ML 350
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
500 NM
350 NM
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
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8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
8.95 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
50 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
30 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
774 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
513 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
217.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
721 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L