The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 65,800

€ 78,500

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,500
ⓘ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 Volvo XC90 B5 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500 e.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
69.9
76
84.3
70.7
76.2
84.9
76 in
Width
76.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
69.9 in
Height
70.7 in
117.5
194.9
114.8
189.7
194.9 in
Length
189.7 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
4436 lb
Curb Weight
5434 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
999 lb
18.38 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
L
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B4204T26
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
436 hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500 e
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17.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
17.96 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
30 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
25 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
559 mi
Range
1506 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
559 mi
1506 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
62.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
149.7 kWh
62.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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