Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volvo XC60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC60 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GLE and the Volvo XC60.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz GLE's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLE's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC60 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Pricing: For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLE's price is between $76,852 and $91,225, with the Volvo XC60 priced between $66,285 and $80,748.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 53 percent of its value and the Volvo XC60 loses 55.9 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLE retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC60.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 7.7 out of 10 while the Volvo XC60's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 3 out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) and the Volvo XC60 being ranked 2 out of 20. Out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 8 and the Volvo XC60 is ranked 6. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is also ranked 8 out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Volvo XC60 is ranked 6 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 7.7 out of 10. For the Volvo XC60 the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Volvo XC60 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLE’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the Volvo XC60 base engine makes 455 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
76852 - 91225
Starting MSRP:
72250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
68625
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
56440 - 75200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
66285 - 80748
Starting MSRP:
61150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
58605
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
54365 - 61150
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544 - 80544
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Price Range:
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Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60
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Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
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Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
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25 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 450e 4MATIC
Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
T8 Core, T8 Plus, T8 Polestar Engineered, T8 Ultra, T8 Ultra Black Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp
Torque:
479 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.098 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5754 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4658 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Green
Forest Lake Green Metallic
Silver
Aurora Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Red
Mulberry Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Black
Black
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown
Red
MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red
White
White/Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Gray
Cardamom in Charcoal/Cardamom Interior
