The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 60,100
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

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 280 CDI DPF.
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
69.9
Blueprint Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
76
84.3
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
117.5
194.9
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 280 CDI DPF
4683 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
2.78 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 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 280 CDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B4204T27
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
330 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
330 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

 REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
14.19 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
628 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
552 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
151.6 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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