Volvo XC90 2024 vs Mercedes GLE 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo XC90) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GLE) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 269 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 31 HP more power than Mercedes GLE, but torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 85 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Volvo XC90 and Mercedes GLE are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1856 litres | 2055 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 199 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`790 kg | 2`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`028 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 762 kg | 710 kg | |
| Volvo XC90 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 7 procentiem more than Mercedes GLE. Therefore, Volvo XC90 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 58 400 | 86 400 | |
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