The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 48,800

€ 65,500

€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC90 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400.
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes GLE 400
70.2
74.7
83.1
70.7
76.2
84.9
74.7 in
Width
76.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
70.2 in
Height
70.7 in
112.5
189.3
114.8
189.7
189.3 in
Length
189.7 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes GLE 400
4855 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.28 %

General
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes GLE 400
C
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes GLE 400
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B6324S5
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
240 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 3.2
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400
Performance
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes GLE 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 3.2
20.23 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 3.2
20 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
432 mi
Range
680 mi
Volvo XC90 3.2
432 mi
680 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 3.2
217.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 3.2
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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