The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
€ 64,500

€ 76,900

€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘ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.
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500
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
4550 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
7.65 %

General
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500
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
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B420T2
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
247 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo XC90 B5
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 B5
18.42 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 B5
33 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
40 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
621 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo XC90 B5
621 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo XC90 B5
134.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 B5
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1270 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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