The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 82,600

€ 50,900

€ 82,600
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 T8 Twin Engine 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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5135 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6570 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
6.17 %

General
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine 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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B4204T34
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
399 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
494 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
12.87 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
94 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
1740 mi
Range
628 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
1740 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
193.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
47.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
130 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1435 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft






51.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft