The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 76,900

€ 74,700

€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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 T8 Twin Engine
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5194 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6636 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
5.14 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
B4204T35

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
402 hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
472 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
112 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
16 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
1479 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
1479 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1442 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft








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