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Mercedes GLE vs Volvo EX90 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (76,300 £ vs 73,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Volvo EX90?

Mercedes GLE vs Volvo EX90: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

Volvo EX90

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more electric range

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo EX90 is marginally cheaper – starting at 73,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,565 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX90 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 506 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 EX90 offers barely more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 634 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo EX90 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 delivers only slightly more torque with 870 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo EX90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLE is moderately lighter – 2,310 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 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 £73,700
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 570 - 620 km
Mercedes GLE
Volvo EX90

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Volvo EX90

The Volvo EX90 feels like a Scandinavian fortress on wheels, combining serene luxury with smart safety features that make everyday driving remarkably calm and confident. It dresses cutting-edge electric technology in understated elegance, so buyers who want peace of mind without shouting about it will find it hard to resist.

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Mercedes GLE
Volvo EX90

Costs and Consumption

Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Price
73,700 - 91,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
570 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,764 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Length
-
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
544 - 585 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
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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