Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Volvo XC60
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzGLE | VolvoXC60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 282–429 bhp (better) | 247–401 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.3–6.2 s | 4.9–6.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 146–155 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Engine or motors | GLE 350 d and 450 d: 2,989 cc six-cylinder diesel, 210 kW (286 hp) or 270 kW (367 hp), plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; GLE 450 e: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol, 240 kW, plus 135 kW electric motor, 320 kW (435 hp) system; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures | B5: petrol mild hybrid, 184 kW (250 hp); T6: plug-in hybrid, 247 kW (335 hp); T8: plug-in hybrid, 299 kW (406 hp); bhp converted from Volvo's kW figures |
| Torque | 650 Nm (GLE 350 d), 750 Nm (GLE 450 d), 680 Nm system (GLE 450 e) | 360 Nm (B5), 589 Nm (T6), 669 Nm (T8) |
| Gearbox | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive (4MATIC) | All-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 62 miles (better) | 47.2–49.1 miles |
| Battery | 25.72 kWh | – |
| Fastest charging | 60 kW | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 37.7–88.3 mpg | 37.7–313.9 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | GLE 450 e WLTP electric range 62 miles; equivalent all-electric range 64 miles | Plug-in hybrids: WLTP electric range up to 49.1 miles (T6) or 47.2 miles (T8); total range up to 1,195 miles (T6) or 1,156 miles (T8) |
| Charging | GLE 450 e: 25.72 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2.75 hours); DC up to 60 kW (10–80% in 29 minutes) | Plug-in hybrids: 19 kWh nominal battery (Volvo does not state usable capacity); 0–100% in 3 hours on 2-phase 16 A AC |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (diesels); 88.3 mpg and 21.6 kWh/100 km (GLE 450 e) | WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (B5), 313.9 mpg (T6), 282.5 mpg (T8) |
| CO2 emissions | 197 g/km (diesels); 73 g/km weighted (GLE 450 e) | 170 g/km (B5), 20 g/km (T6), 22 g/km (T8), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 630 litres | – |
| Length | 4,923 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 2,010 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Weight | From 2,479 kg | From 1,900 kg |
| Boot | 630 litres (diesels); 485 litres (GLE 450 e) | B5 mild hybrid, 483 litres (613 litres maximum) with the rear seats up and 1,543 litres folded; plug-in hybrids, 468 litres with the rear seats up and 1,528 litres folded |
| Towing | 2,700 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked | 2,400 kg (B5), 2,250 kg (T6, T8) |
| Size | 4,923 mm long, 2,010 mm wide without mirrors (2,164 mm with), 1,796 mm high (1,793 mm GLE 450 e); 12.02 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,479 kg (GLE 350 d) to 2,784 kg (GLE 450 e); 85-litre fuel tank (65 litres GLE 450 e) | 4,708 mm long, 1,902 mm wide (2,117 mm with mirrors), 1,655 mm high (B5) or 1,651 mm (plug-in hybrids); 2,865 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; running-order mass 1,900 kg (B5) or 2,150 kg (plug-in hybrids) |
