The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
€ 76,900

€ 54,700

€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 13.1 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 D5
1796
1935
2157
1775
1931
2140
1935 mm
Width
1931 mm
2157 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1796 mm
Height
1775 mm
2915
4819
2984
4950
4819 mm
Length
4950 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2984 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 D5
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
2082 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2630 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
6.85 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 D5
W166
Generation
L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 D5
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
D4204T11

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
222 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 bhp
222 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
700 NM
480 NM
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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5.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLE 500
5.21 kg/bhp
9.38 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
26 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
525 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
761 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
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 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
721 L














2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L