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Mercedes GLE vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Volvo XC60?

Mercedes GLE vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit 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 XC60 is significantly cheaper – starting at 58,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers a bit more range – reaching up to 92 km, about 13 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 228 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 669 Nm. That’s about 181 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 XC60 is a bit lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 675 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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