Volvo XC90 2019 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.4 | |
| 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 Volvo XC90 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 1020 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) | |
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: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.95 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2055 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo XC90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`750 kg | 2`890 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 44 600 | 47 000 | |
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