The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Volvo XC90 D3 Geartronic (7-seater) (10 - 11)
€ 61,200

€ 40,000

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 400 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 D3.
Mercedes GLE 400
Volvo XC90 D3
70.7
76.2
84.9
70.2
74.7
83.1
76.2 in
Width
74.7 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
70.7 in
Height
70.2 in
114.8
189.7
112.5
189.3
189.7 in
Length
189.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 400
Volvo XC90 D3
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4689 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.15 %

General
Mercedes GLE 400
Volvo XC90 D3
W166
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 400
Volvo XC90 D3
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
328 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC90 D3
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D3
Performance
Mercedes GLE 400
Volvo XC90 D3
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D3
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14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.12 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
29.12 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 400
Volvo XC90 D3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
27 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 D3
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
657 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
657 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D3
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
166.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 400
Volvo XC90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft










56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft