Volvo XC90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo XC90 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 99.00 Lakh. The Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel. XC90 provides the mileage of 12.38 kmpl.

XC90 vs GLE Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XC90	GLE
Price	Rs. 1.04 Crore	Rs. 99.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1969 cc	1993 cc
Power	247 bhp	265 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

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Volvo XC90

B5 Ultra

Rs. 1.04 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 99.00 Lakh

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Volvo XC90

B5 Ultra

Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

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Specifications
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		230
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.7	6.9
Engine	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0-litre turbo	OM654 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	247 bhp	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)	360 Nm	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.38View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	48 Volt
Electric Motor
Idle Start/Stop
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.1
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R20	R20
Rear Tyres	275 / 45 R20	R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	19	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Nappa Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Grey Ash / Brown Ash/ Charcoal	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Split Third Row Seat	50:50
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips Electronic
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Selenite Grey Metallic
	Denim Blue	Polar White
	Crystal White	High-Tech Silver Metallic
	Bright Dusk	Obsidian Black Metallic
	Mulberry Red	Sodalite Blue Metallic
	Vapour Grey	Sodalite Blue Metallic

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XC90 vs GLE Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo XC90 and Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.04 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 99.00 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of XC90 compared to GLE?

For the B5 Ultra variant, 1969 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of XC90 produces 247 bhp of power and 360 Nm of torque. For the 300d AMG Line variant, 1993 cc Diesel engine of GLE produces 265 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque.

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Volvo XC90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Length (mm)	4953	4926
Width (mm)	1931	2015
Height (mm)	1773	1797
Wheelbase (mm)	2984	2995
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)	238

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71	85
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	680

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders Position	Front, Second & Third Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited