The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 75,800

€ 82,300

€ 75,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance is 5.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
5113 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6636 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
3.62 %

General
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
L
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B4204T35
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
416 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
416 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
502 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
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12.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
12.29 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
112 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
1479 mi
Range
556 mi
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
1479 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
39.8 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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
39.8 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1523 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft








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