The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 48,500
€ 82,300
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC90 D5 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 D5
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 D5
Mercedes GLE 500
4841 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
1.75 %
General
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500
C
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
D5244T18
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
197 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
197 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 500
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5
24.57 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
29 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
515 mi
Range
556 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
515 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
197 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
168.7 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1221 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

















