The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10)
€ 78,500

€ 63,700

€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,700
ⓘ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 V8.
Mercedes GLE 500 e
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 e
Volvo XC90 V8
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4799 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
11.68 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500 e
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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 V8
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
B8444S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
436 hp
311 hp
Volvo XC90 V8
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC90 V8
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 V8
152 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 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 V8
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
71 mpg
17 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1506 mi
Range
368 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
1506 mi
368 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
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).
255.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
255.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Volvo XC90 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft










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