The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 60,100
€ 70,500
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 500
69.9
76
84.3
72.4
75.2
83.7
76 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.9 in
Height
72.4 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 500
4683 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
2.78 %
General
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 500
L
Generation
W164
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 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B4204T27
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
330 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
330 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
14.19 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
24 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
552 mi
Range
461 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
552 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
151.6 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 500
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
