The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLE 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 55,700

€ 61,300

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,300
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 5.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 250 d.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
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 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
4590 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.16 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D4204T23
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 250 d
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.96 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
761 mi
Range
1014 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
761 mi
1014 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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