The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 82,300

€ 65,400

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLE 500 is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
70.7
76.2
84.9
69.9
76
84.3
76.2 in
Width
76 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.7 in
Height
69.9 in
114.8
189.7
117.5
194.9
189.7 in
Length
194.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.24 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
B4204T29

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
322 hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
556 mi
Range
545 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
545 mi
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
197 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T6 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














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