The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D4 Geartronic (7-seater) (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
€ 41,900

€ 76,900

€ 41,900
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 Volvo XC90 D4 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 500.
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes GLE 500
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 D4
Mercedes GLE 500
4716 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
4.3 %

General
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes GLE 500
C
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes GLE 500
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
D5244T5
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 D4
161 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D4
251 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes GLE 500
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
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29.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D4
29.29 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC90 D4
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
614 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo XC90 D4
614 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
166.6 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 D4
166.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D4
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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