Volvo XC90 2014 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC90 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC90 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 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) | |
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: | 615 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1886 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 169 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`750 kg | 2`890 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`078 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 672 kg | 720 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo XC90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 46 200 | |
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