Mercedes GLE 2018 vs Volvo XC90 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLE consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLE engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller. Mercedes GLE is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2055 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLE has 322 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`890 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 45 200 | |
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