The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 55,900

€ 58,200

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 350.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
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 350
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 350
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
D4204T23
Engine Code
M 276.955

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 350
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
774 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
570 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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