The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 62,400

€ 60,200

€ 62,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 400
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 400
4436 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
5.54 %

General
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 400
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B4204T26
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
328 hp
Mercedes ML 400
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 400
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 400
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
17.74 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
30 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
559 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
559 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
149.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 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