The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 54,700

€ 78,500

€ 54,700
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 D5 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500 e.
Volvo XC90 D5
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 D5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
4696 lb
Curb Weight
5434 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
13.6 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 D5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
D4204T23
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
232 hp
436 hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
354 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500 e
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20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
20.24 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
41 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
38 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
774 mi
Range
1506 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
774 mi
1506 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 D5
117.3 kWh
62.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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