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Mercedes GLE vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Volvo S90?

Mercedes GLE vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly 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:

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 S90 is significantly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,258 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers marginally more range – reaching up to 92 km, about 3 km more than the Volvo S90.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers noticeably more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is clearly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 463 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 675 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 157 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
Mercedes GLE
Volvo S90

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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 S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Mercedes GLE
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
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Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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