The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 V8 AWD Geartronic (7-seater) (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 63,700

€ 65,500

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC90 V8 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 400.
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes GLE 400
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 V8
Mercedes GLE 400
4799 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6107 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.17 %

General
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes GLE 400
C
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes GLE 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B8444S
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
311 hp
328 hp
Mercedes GLE 400
325 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC90 V8
325 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400
Performance
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes GLE 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 V8
15.43 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes GLE 400
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 V8
17 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
24 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
368 mi
Range
680 mi
Volvo XC90 V8
368 mi
680 mi
Mercedes GLE 400
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 V8
255.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 V8
Mercedes GLE 400
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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