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Mercedes GLE vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (76,300 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Volvo XC40?

Mercedes GLE vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Volvo XC40

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

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 XC40 is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,508 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

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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 Mercedes GLE offers considerably more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 437 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is noticeably faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 550 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 XC40 is noticeably lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,310 kg. The difference is around 622 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,055 L, about 727 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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 £76,300
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
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Mercedes GLE

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Mercedes GLE
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
460 - 705 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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