The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 82,300
€ 62,700
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 500 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 V8.
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 V8
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 500
Volvo XC90 V8
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4654 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
5.54 %
General
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 V8
W166
Generation
C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 V8
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10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
18 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
25 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
556 mi
Range
374 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
374 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
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).
252 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
252 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52 cu ft
