The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 65,400
€ 70,400
€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 T6 Polestar Performance is 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 420 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 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4718 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.56 %
General
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 420 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 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
B4204T29
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
322 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
317 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
317 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
14.65 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
545 mi
Range
532 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
545 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
228.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
153.5 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
