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Mercedes GLE vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Volvo EX60?

Mercedes GLE vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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Volvo EX60

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo EX60 is substantially cheaper – starting at 54,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,921 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 706 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX60 offers moderately more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers very slightly more torque with 790 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX60 is barely lighter – 2,189 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers markedly more boot space – 655 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries significantly more – 770 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 309 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 611 - 810 km
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Reviews Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Andreas
7 Jun 2026, 08:43:32

Mercedes is completely superior to Volvo, which feels plasticky and noisy with poor fit and finish, a poor tactile feel in the controls and a lack of buttons.

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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Volvo EX60

The Volvo EX60 is a stylish electric SUV that pairs Scandinavian minimalism with a high-quality, comfortable cabin and an intuitive infotainment experience. It delivers a composed, refined ride with advanced safety and driver-assist systems that make daily driving relaxed and confident.

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Willem
16 Jun 2026, 18:00:20

Volvo turns out to be premium compared with KIA. By the way, it's also a fine car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
54,000 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
611 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,405 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
455 - 461 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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