The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 62,400

€ 53,600

€ 62,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
69.9
76
84.3
71.5
75.2
83.7
76 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
188.5
194.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4436 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
7.91 %

General
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
L
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B4204T26
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
17.74 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
30 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
559 mi
Range
628 mi
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
559 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
193.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
149.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft












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