The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 60,100
€ 56,200
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 T6 Polestar Performance is 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
69.9
76
84.3
70.4
75.8
84.3
76 in
Width
75.8 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.9 in
Height
70.4 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 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4683 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.2 %
General
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
L
Generation
W166
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 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204T27
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
330 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
330 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
14.19 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
552 mi
Range
996 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
552 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
151.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
