2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vs 2023 Volvo XC90

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In 2023, both the Mercedes-Benz GLE and the Volvo XC90 offer mid-sized luxury SUV options for those willing to spend over $75,000. The 2024 GLE has undergone significant updates, while the 2023 XC90 maintains its longstanding design with some new technological additions. Both models, having been introduced in 2020 and 2016 respectively, are top sellers in the US; the GLE being the top-selling Mercedes and the XC90 following closely behind the XC60 in Volvo's sales. Notably, neither are phasing out gas engines. Instead, they utilize mild hybrid systems, pairing gas engines with an electric motor powered by a 48-volt battery. Unlike conventional hybrids, these mild hybrids don't run solely on electric power. Both SUVs offer similar power, either from a 3-liter turbocharged inline-6 or a 2-liter turbocharged and electrically supercharged inline-4.
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#mercedes #volvo #xc90
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0:00 The GLE 450 and the XC90
0:53 Head to Head Stats
2:00 GLE Exterior
2:59 XC90 Exterior
3:50 Cargo Space
4:13 Inside the Mercedes
5:30 GLE Rear Seat
6:03 GLE Infotainment
7:01 Inside the Volvo
8:09 XC90 Rear Seat
8:59 XC90 Infotainment
10:17 XC90 Driving Impressions
15:45 GLE 450 Driving Impressions
21:40 Pricing
22:20 The Winner?

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@timvicki8550 6 ай бұрын

My wife and I were in a 2017 XC90 when a tractor trailer hauling 65000 lbs of gravel lost control, crossed the centre line and hit us head on. We were able to walk away. End of discussion!

@steelesummers6669 4 ай бұрын

Just did the same with my 2018 - amazing!

@timvicki8550 4 ай бұрын

Hope you're doing well. Not a nice experience, that's for sure, but thank goodness for the XC90. @@steelesummers6669

@K3nn9n 4 ай бұрын

OMG! Glad u were ok

@NeilBradleyMS 3 ай бұрын

Omg! Speaks volumes .. glad you and your wife were not hurt. 🙏

@harindranathravindranath673 3 ай бұрын

The reviewer loved almost everything of the XC90 but ended choosing the GLE just cause it's newer and had an inline 6....hmmmmm

@alastairmusic6088 8 ай бұрын

Just recently bought a 2018 XC90 and I absolutely love it, worth the 8 years of research!!

@chriswright4252 8 ай бұрын

I’d choose the Volvo every day of the week !

@kellyshunnarah3087 8 ай бұрын

I definitely choose the Volvo!!

@cynthiaslater7445 8 ай бұрын

I bought my XC90 last November and I love it!

@kamuranduman7570 6 ай бұрын

t8?

@kathy9399 8 ай бұрын

I bought my 2023 GLE450 mid-February and put 10,000 miles on it in less than 5 months. I drove from Phoenix, to southern Texas, Arkansas then spent 2 months in St. Louis, then back to Phoenix over the old Route 66 and I must say it was fantastic! I've driven a version of this route almost every year for 25 years with various vehicles (98 Chevy Venture, which had a built-in booster seat, 2006 Buick Terraza, yes Buick made a minivan, and a 2010 ML350 Bluetec. The 450 is a dream to drive, whether you are on back roads or the interstate. So many safety features, the one I found most useful, it monitors your driving and if it senses a change, it tells you to pullover and rest, and since I was alone this was a great feature to remind me that I was not driving the same and fatigue was setting in. There's also a kind of weird seat massage you can turn on that's for long road trips (it's not the regular massaging seat option), that I found useful. So many creature comforts and it becomes intuitive to operate after a month or so, plus if you can't remember what you want just say "hey Mercedes" and your little voice activated friend will do it for you. I know Mercedes maintenance can be $$$, but I did not have any issues with the 2010, until a major oil leak at 155,000 miles. That was a $4,000 ouch but since I had only done oil changes up until then I figure over 13 years it wasn't terrible. Plus I received $3,500 from Mercedes for "diesel gate", so I figure it really only costs me $500. Oh and I had the timing chain replaced while they had it apart, can't remember how much that was, so it must not have been that bad, lol. Overall if you want a beautiful, extremely comfortable car and can afford it, I'd choose the Mercedes everyday. I also drove/looked at all the others and think the Mercedes beats them all, well maybe the Porsche Cayenne but it would have cost more. And something else I did not expect I averaged 25.6 miles to the gallon overall, not as good as my 2010 diesel, that I was getting 32 MPG, but better than expected. That's my 2 cents!

@aimeerebecca1 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@wjb_to2504 8 ай бұрын

Recently purchased a Volvo 2020 XC-90 at the top trim and absolutely love it.

@ahmedxkhan 7 ай бұрын

Imagine picking a volvo instead of a MERCEDES BENZ.

@hastensavoir7782 6 ай бұрын

@@ahmedxkhanyes, WHY NOT? Snob

@ahmedxkhan 6 ай бұрын

@@hastensavoir7782 VOLVO instead of MERCEDES BENZ.

@hastensavoir7782 6 ай бұрын

@@ahmedxkhan Best seats in the industry, timeless, minimalist, elegant and beautiful interior, safety features are the hallmarks and selling points of Volvo.

@zaranski2009 6 ай бұрын

@@ahmedxkhansafer, better seat, prettier, more functional, more economic and more reliable. There are WAY more things so say instead of status, mate

@AnthonyDiamond 3 ай бұрын

YOU FORGOT TO MENTION SERVICE IS INCLUDED FOR THE FIRST 3 YEARS . WARRANTY 4 YRS 0R 50,000 MILES THE BRAKE DISCS ARE COVERD FOR 48MO/ 50000 MILES NOT SO WITH MERCEDES

@KeithBranch-kv2lz 3 ай бұрын

The glove box on the XC90 is actually one of the coolest minor features. Yes it’s operated by a physical button on the dash, but you didn’t mention, that it locks, when you lock the car. This is great, if you want to toss something of value in it (like a wallet, etc.), without the need of having to use a physical key. Very convenient feature.

@h79guf 2 ай бұрын

And you can keep a beercan cool in it

@yaseentv1078 7 ай бұрын

I would still consider upgrading my 2017 XC 90 T8 had the newer models come withy a larger battery than the 40 miles it offers. Something like 70 miles range and DC charging like what the Range Rover offers because its just fine and the family enjoy its ride. I wish Volvo made a hybrid version of new EXC-90. That would have certainly been my choice for an upgrade

@seanp2k617 5 ай бұрын

Everyone sleeps on Volvo until they get taken to Gapplebees by our T8 Polestar. I can tell you from experience that it’s faster from a stop than a new WRX and an older tuned STi 😂 Mercedes looks cheap and chintzy with all that chrome trim everywhere. Get one of the blacked-out “dark” packages (used to be called R-design) for an even sleepier package. It’s funny that the Mercedes uses those huge tires when it really doesn’t need them given the lack of power….maybe on a real AMG model. All that said, the X5M is what you really want if you want sporty, but that 15MPG does suck, as does the $140k price tag and insurance. The XC90 T8 with the Polestar tune (available from any dealership) is close enough to 500HP, so you’re nipping the heels of a AMG GLE 63 S or X5M at that point, but again the BMW feels a lot more like a “real” sports car than either. There’s also the X6M if you want all the useable trunk space of a Honda Civic in your $150k 5300# SUV. “Coupe” SUVs should not be a thing. Lastly, the XC90 has 3 rows, so if you want something sportier with 3 rows your options are basically Alpina XB7 or Escalade-V, both of which are >$150k. At $70-90k I feel that the Volvo is a good value given the other options.

@user-sn1xf7vj1r 3 ай бұрын

А моторчик для такой крупной машины - 4 цилиндра 😅 ....👎

@robertwheaton4115 8 ай бұрын

Not even close, way too many goodies from Mercades Benz.

@nemeanlioness 3 ай бұрын

I barely have fatigue after 5 hours in my GLE. Vs my old rav4 where i can barely walk. Now that I’ve experienced comfort can’t go back.

@minister.moses.hylton9818 7 ай бұрын

Why do i get the feeling that where Mercedes outweighed the vovlo, this youtuber really didn't ratio the respect it deserved as when he praised the vovlo for its very few notable features 🤷‍♂️.

@looncraz 4 ай бұрын

Drive the cars back to back (I have) and the Volvo just feels all around better. More poised, more mature, better behaved, more elegant and refined. In T8 trim, there's no comparison.

@tdgarage4012 7 ай бұрын

Kudos on the review. Very insightful and thorough. You got my subscription and thumbs up.

@UnfinishedSymphony 4 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for sharing!

@tonyb7748 5 ай бұрын

Volvo made a classic in the 2017-2020 range for me a business commuter. I kept my 2018 model S90L T5 and added custom tires and had it repainted. The car is great on the highway and had its 30k service at 19k. Absolutely comfortable and has all the stuff this youtuber says the new one dont. If you doubt the manufacturer origin by country - I would caution you rethink any 21-223 purchased used.

@user-gp9pj6cj1c 4 ай бұрын

Always a Volvo, period. 👌

@BACKBONE57 3 ай бұрын

Awesome review - exactly what I’ve been looking for.. I appreciate it and thank you.. The Benzo 450 would be my choice … Especially the AMG version

@tuganbolatl2932 8 ай бұрын

Volvo is looking much more clean and much more chracteristic. Interior design also. Yes Mercedes gives a little bit much more options to indivudialize but Volvo 's quality is more good. I' m using an S90 which is the brother of this car and i absolutely love it. You can see the materyal quality the eyes can't see when you open someting. Even inside the hood. Even the cover of motor's plastic is a good and soft material.Driven this car fantastic. I mean the gearshifter is the Best in class Made from AISIN brand from Japan and ypu dont feel the gear changes. It accelerates very smoothly. The napa leather seats are looking gorgeus and very comfartable. It is real leather and it is very expensive. Cooling seat, heating and massage functions etc. They even think putting dimming side mirrors as standart at Volvo's which is a unique function because at darker nights the car behind with it is Light doesnt disturb you from the side rear mirrors. The list goes on and on. Finally i've been driving this car more than 5 years..

@LawrenceCalloway-op3oh 4 ай бұрын

I’m curious why didn’t you compare the Mercedes four-cylinder with the four-cylinder Volvo XC 90 with the Mercedes even with the four-cylinder you can load it with options close to the price of the Volvo that you’re comparing it with ?

@aserhassan 5 ай бұрын

one of the few useful reviews!!

@PrayerNightSeries 6 ай бұрын

I would choose the GLE over the Volvo XC90 only because I think the Volvo would be a good first car for me but the GLE is one of my top dream cars so have to go with that.

@dnice362 8 ай бұрын

GLE easy

@beartr2626 4 ай бұрын

volvo still looks perfect

@PaperScrapHoarder 4 ай бұрын

I have the Mercedes 2019 gle 400. I love it. Mercedes is contacting me asking me to buy it. I’m not sure I would like the 2024 better.

@ResistTheRace Ай бұрын

Odd you failed to mention the volvo has the option of the b6, upping the hp to the same as the gle. Also volvo offers the polestar performance upgrade which essentially adds a sport mode. Yes there is a lack of customization and physical buttons but manyfunction can be adjusted by voice commands through the google interface. No need to look or move your hands. And for $12000 grand less not sure how the Gle would be preffered. Recently bought the xc60 ultimate and choose it over the Mercedes, bmw etc. Value and overall design won out hands down.

@mrmo751 Ай бұрын

i mean the vehicle in this video is a b6

@huanc7996 Ай бұрын

Planning to get the 2021-2022 xc90 T6

@h79guf 2 ай бұрын

Love my 2016 Volvo XC90 with 100K miles on it now. Excellent features and ride so far. I keep researching for next change incl Mercedes, Lexus and Audi. Seems like Volvo still scores well over all. Waiting for LIDAR to come in hybrid model for next change. Staying with Volvo.

@youtubecarspottersguide1 8 ай бұрын

my pick gle rear wheel drive and no 3rd row like the MB dash over the Volvo

@linhunnicutt6556 8 ай бұрын

I totally agree. 17:22

@rovervagrant2125 5 ай бұрын

im thinking to have a new XC60 model coz im single and dont think its neccesery to a bigger one

@Carfan678 8 ай бұрын

Mercedes, shas so pretty

@wagnery4920 6 ай бұрын

Volvo is still a strong choice in the segment

@matthewdickenson142 5 ай бұрын

Volvo is dated the interior is miles behind the merc we went with the gle

@MrBreikiller1996 4 ай бұрын

I’m Swedish and a Volvo dork, so I feel like have to share this cause every time I watch review with new Volvos, the journalist always talk about it. They moved the drive moods into the screen cause if it’s easy to access all the time, you’re more prone to switch between while driving. This will make you more distracted while driving and it screws with your fuel consumption. Same goes with the climate controls, don’t get me wrong I think all climate controls in ALL cars should be buttons. Swedes are obsessed with “planed” driving. Meaning when you get in the car, before you take off, set the cars settings to whatever fits you best and then leave the screen alone and only focus on getting you and your passengers to the destination in the safest possible way. Also driving modes in non-sports cars are pretty pointless

@Alberts_Kviesis 7 ай бұрын

Knowing that Volvo has Porsche 275 tires and 20-22's wheels, you can conclude that the choice is not easy between Volvo and Mercedes

@chad_rs 2 ай бұрын

Hardly, the mercs rears are fat ass 315

@713vinh 7 ай бұрын

I also like the Mercedes more. To me it looks better and is more luxurious than the Volvo.

@tesla_models 7 ай бұрын

Volvo for me

@SyedAhmedny 5 ай бұрын

i am driving a 2022 volvo xc90 T8 inscription the loaded one , its no more the volvo i hard from the reviews, its drive well no doubt, but interior and exterior are very flunky and cheap. get something better where you can get value of your money.

@kamuranduman7570 5 ай бұрын

mercedes gle 450 vs xc90 t8 ?

@looncraz 4 ай бұрын

T8, hands-down. I have a 2019 T8 Inscription, 106,000 miles and going strong! Just below 30MPG lifetime ;-)

@kamuranduman7570 4 ай бұрын

@@looncraz i want to buy 2021 or 2022 t8

@edon2005 Ай бұрын

@@kamuranduman7570so what was your decision ?

@navteh534 7 ай бұрын

Mercedes looks are ordinary these days ....however interiors are good !

@gentz002 Ай бұрын

From the video, the gle sounds like it's a much quieter and comfortable ride..

@oo-pt9cx 6 ай бұрын

Mercedes as other brands sales the same shi... every time they say new car, new generation, it looks the same as from 10 years ago....

@MartinIvanov 7 ай бұрын

why would you compare the gle and the cx90, gls and xc90 is more of a match, the biggest SUVs from both manufacturers, yes mercedes is way more expensive, but hey it's mercedes you should expect that

@nicholash8021 5 ай бұрын

Both price and size make the gle a better comparison. As he said, the gle actually is bigginer on the inside.

@ruialves4965 7 ай бұрын

2024 ? Wtf !

@GVJ-007 5 ай бұрын

Kids go for Mercedes, Men choose Volvo

@Julian-yy3sj 4 ай бұрын

Drove a xc90 from 2020 and wanted to buy a new xc90 T8 but i took the now the GLE . Reason : the new google system in the Volvo which is a nightmare , every Skoda for 30.000 is much more better .

@user-sn1xf7vj1r 3 ай бұрын

Лучше мерседеса может быть только новый мерседес.

@user-gp9pj6cj1c 4 ай бұрын

Princess Di was killed in an armoured Merc. That day, I left the brand.

@sherriegualdoni7957 2 ай бұрын

Princess Di was not wearing her seatbelt, that is what killed her. If she had it on she would have lived through hitting a bridge abutment at over 70mph.

@cjh6678 Ай бұрын

lmao what? She kinda forgot to put on her seat belt

@arturobarreda3286 7 ай бұрын

Always Mercedes …

@ruialves4965 7 ай бұрын

Just hate those new's dash

@pacovalencia3362 6 ай бұрын

Nice comparison, but I keep thinking that Volvo needs to include 20 inch wheels (even better 19) with a 45 profile. I think that could make the difference in driving, suspenssion, stiffness and economy skills.

@martinstokar6873 6 ай бұрын

Volvo all the way!

@davidcarvalho8067 3 ай бұрын

MB blingbling

@bestpilot98 8 ай бұрын

The Merc's new grill is soooooooo tacky.

@thismanagain 8 ай бұрын

There's the GV80, Porsche Cayenne, Panamera, V90 for those who might want something different. Those would appeal more to the younger generation as well, because no matter how good these two vehicles are, they're geared more towards older people.

@Sarah-iv5tu 7 ай бұрын

In my country only gangsters and mafias drive in mercedes gles and gls not old guys

@thismanagain 7 ай бұрын

@@Sarah-iv5tu really? 🤔 Because pretty much everywhere else it's a Dad's or Mom's type of car.

@user-sn1xf7vj1r 3 ай бұрын

@@Sarah-iv5tuа у нас в россии только воры и чиновники - воры...😅

@vutomimathebula1850 7 ай бұрын

The truth is that this guy sounds like he is paid by Volvo. That Merc is eating that Volvo for breakfast!! every little good thing about the Volvo he makes sure it's much expressed that the Merc. This is just an obvious one!!

@kudakwashemahara 2 ай бұрын

I noticed that from the get go

@denizsaygin9252 3 ай бұрын

Volvo sahibi olanlar, mecedesle kiyaslanmaktan bile mutlu olmuş gibi😂

@gaby1980 7 ай бұрын

Volvo 👍

@williamdrijver4141 8 ай бұрын

Volvo's touchscreen is an ergonomic disaster. XC90 looks good though, but the GLE is better in every aspect.

@chad_rs 2 ай бұрын

I had a 21 Inscription. It was the loudest, worse riding vehicle I’ve ever owned. The interior is pretty dated as well.

@aramon19 3 ай бұрын

Mercedes GLE.

@arvind50 7 ай бұрын

You missed the elephant in the room. The XC90 is almost a decade old design and its not going to be refreshed soon. Its interiors shows the age, the outside is not butch looking. With better X5, newer entrants like Jeep, Genesis, Lexus and others, seems like the XC90 is not even in people's radar other than some die hard fans.

@wagnery4920 6 ай бұрын

I think everyone knows the elephant. Volvo always had a longer product lifecycle. Nothing changed.

@Silvestian 3 ай бұрын

Infotainment and reliability… Mercedes is way better than Volvo. This review is almost bad.

@Silvestian 3 ай бұрын

+Infotainment and reliability… Mercedes is way better than Volvo. This review is almost bad.

@sac8509 3 ай бұрын

A very delusional opinion by a very delusional person 😂@@Silvestian

@josipdundic1554 8 ай бұрын

I took Genesis GV80 over any of this others

@vicenteherrera570 8 ай бұрын

Love the GV80

@tdgarage4012 7 ай бұрын

Ha! You can have it.

@happyblue8251 5 ай бұрын

MB does have ambient lights, but XC90 doesn't

@nicholash8021 5 ай бұрын

My 2016 XC90 has ambient lighting and you can change the colors--although they're quite small.

@dorado0359 8 ай бұрын

IMHO, the only Volvo worthy of buying and carrying the "luxury vehicle" label is the V90 wagon...the V90 is a fantastic vechicle and pure delight to drive. Honestly, not too many good things I can say about the XC90, except the seats looked nice, although they felt like sitting on bricks. Just my opinion as a former XC90 and V90 valet driver...not a V90 owner.

@nazorineulysse3797 5 ай бұрын

I'm looking into the T8 XC90 2021 recharge. Have any information on that one personally?

@huto9606 5 ай бұрын

You can`t compare to so much different Car`s, the Level is to different! Mercedes is an high-grade product and Volvo is this not anymore (for 20 years it was on top)

@user-cn4ih4ro2u 4 ай бұрын

Easy comparison, neither both unreliable Lexus only !

@giurcas 6 ай бұрын

Volvo looks more for seniors and older generation. Mercedes looks way better, the drive, options, comfort, power etc... Mercedes all day everyday. You can't compare the two of them, volvo goes more with Volkswagen and mercedes with the bmw. Mercedes-Benz all day

@harrymontgomery2923 7 ай бұрын

Let's start this by saying comparing a Volvo to a Mercedes-Benz is like comparing apples to oranges. Volvo is a premium brand owned by the Chinese conglomerate, Geely. Whereas, Mercedes-Benz is a luxury brand. XC90 is also on the smaller side for a mid-sized SUV when compared to the GLE. You don't have to spec the GLE with AMG line. You can buy one without and pay less than 88k for the i6 engine. When you state in the video that Mercedes-Benz does.not offer captain chairs in the 2nd row, it does. Only on the GLS however.

@benjaminsmith2287 7 ай бұрын

Not at all. The Volvo is a European vehicle from Sweden and the Mercedes one from Germany. Some put Mercedes in some higher rung but if it is, it's not that much higher.

@richteezer1 3 ай бұрын

XC90 has more room than a GLE in the back, larger 3rd row seats and more room behind those seats too.

@harrymontgomery2923 3 ай бұрын

@@richteezer1 I had a 2022 GLE, which I compared to my brother's X90. Day and night difference in overall space and quality. If I wanted a 7 seater, I'd upgrade to a GLS. On my 2nd GLE, and it's all I need. I agree the 7 seats in GLE is not really practical. But that's not what the GLE is for. You have it's big brother, GLS.

@n8n8n8n Ай бұрын

iphone is useless here, Android Auto is much better and looks serious, apple car play looks so childish and outdated.

@SASHA1536 6 ай бұрын

mercedes is definitely more luxurious, and Volvo is definitely too cheap in design such as the back seat armrest/cup holder i thought it was a little cheap toy from China when i first saw it

@Piccolo_Re 8 ай бұрын

The GLE isn’t supposed to be elegant. They’re made for off road adventures.

@Jeez001 7 ай бұрын

GLE is not for off roading

@Piccolo_Re 7 ай бұрын

@@Jeez001 I take my ML350 off roading all the time. The GLE is even more beefed up than my ML since it has extra features for off road stuff like the free driving assist aka “bounce mode”.

@nicholash8021 5 ай бұрын

Off-roading with 21" low-profile wheels?

@tommooney1624 7 ай бұрын

This guy is clueless. The merc is awful compared to the volvo.

@The333Wanderer 8 ай бұрын

My issue with the Volvo is simple. Volvo is owned by a Chinese company. What a shame.

@benjaminsmith2287 7 ай бұрын

Honestly, I really don't care. The fact is, Volvo creates better cars now than they did under Ford. And under GM, Saab died. Volvo has a great parent company because they leave Volvo alone basically and finances them to create stylish cars out of Sweden like they always have. Mercedes actually collaborated with Geely on the Smart#1 and, in its class, it's a good car. Both Mercedes and Volvo can build their cars somewhere else, but the teams engineering/designing them are in their home countries.

@TJ-qo9qt 6 ай бұрын

Does it matter? Most of the items in your home were manufactured in China. If we cut off trade with the Chinese our way of life would cease to exist. Walmart, Target and Amazon would be toast. Sad, but true.

@DW-xt7vz 4 ай бұрын

Why is that a problem? Just curious.