The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 55,900

€ 65,800

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes GLE 300 d.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 300 d
69.9
76
84.3
69.8
76.7
84.9
76 in
Width
76.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
69.9 in
Height
69.8 in
117.5
194.9
117.9
193.9
194.9 in
Length
193.9 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 300 d
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.84 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 300 d
L
Generation
W167
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 300 d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
D4204T23
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 300 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 300 d
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLE 300 d
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
774 mi
Range
662 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
662 mi
Mercedes GLE 300 d
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).
125.5 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 300 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft














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