Mercedes GLE 2018 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLE consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLE could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLE consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2055 litres | 1886 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`890 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`170 kg | 2`078 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 672 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo XC90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 46 200 | 22 200 | |
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