The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 78,500

€ 45,900

€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLE 500 e 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 D5.
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 D5
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 e
Volvo XC90 D5
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4586 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
15.62 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 D5
W166
Generation
C
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 D5
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
D5244T4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
436 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC90 D5
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 D5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.2 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
25.2 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
71 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1506 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
1506 mi
497 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
174.9 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
174.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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