The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic (19 - ..)
€ 76,900

€ 65,600

€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘ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 B5 Diesel.
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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 B5 Diesel
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4676 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
5.09 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
D420T2

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
232 hp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
26 mpg
highway
47 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
525 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 B5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.4 cu ft














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