Volvo XC90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Volvo XC90 and Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Volvo XC90 B5 Ultra is priced at ₹98.80 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is priced at ₹1.28 Cr.
Volvo XC90 B5 Ultra comes with 1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comes with 2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Volvo XC90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Volvo XC90	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine Capacity	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	247 bhp	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

Volvo XC90

₹ 98.80 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

98.80 Lakh

1.28 Cr

EMI

₹1,82,433

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,36,166

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Tank Capacity

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

7 Person

Frunk Storage

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Fuel Tank Capacity

71 litres

90 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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No of Rows

3 Rows

Bootspace

680 litres

493 litres

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

247 Bhp

375 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

Highway Mileage

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

360 Nm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Max Motor Performance

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DC Fast Charging

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.7 seconds

6.1 seconds

Alternate Fuel

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery Charging

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Driving Range

—

Drivetrain

AWD

Battery

48 Volt

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City Mileage

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Electric Motor Assist

—

Regenerative Braking

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Engine Type

2.0-litre Turbo

M256 Turbocharged I6 With Integrated Starter-Alternator

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.7 seconds

6.1 seconds

Idle Start/Stop

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Electric Motor

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Mileage (ARAI)

12.38 kmpl

10.1 kmpl

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

Turbocharged

AC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Engine

1969 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2999 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Top Speed

180 kmph

250 kmph

Acceleration

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

360 Nm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Petrol

Wheelbase

2984 mm

3135 mm

Ground Clearance

238 mm

200 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Height

1773 mm

1823 mm

Kerb Weight

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2460 kg

Length

4953 mm

5209 mm

Width

1931 mm

2157 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

238 mm

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Minimum Turning Radius

6 metres

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Tyres

275 / 45 R20

275 / 45 R21

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Tyres

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Front Suspension

Independent, Double Wishbone

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Rear Tyres

275 / 45 R20

315 / 40 R21

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Steering

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Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Additional Steering Features

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Rear Suspension

Multi-link

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Four Wheel Steering

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Rub-strips

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Black

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Roof Rails

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 6 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Headrest: Forward / Back)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Driver Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Heated And Cooled

Interiors

Dual Tone

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

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Interior Colours

Grey Ash / Brown Ash/ Charcoal

Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seats

All

Front Only

Seat Upholstery

Nappa Leather

Artificial Leather

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Rear Middle Head Rest

Dashcam

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Seat Belt Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Metallic

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Rain-sensing Wipers

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Chrome

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Rear - Electric

Rear Defogger

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Internal With Remote

Soft-close Door

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Power Windows

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

Manual

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One Touch Up

All

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Interior Door Handles

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Chrome

Exterior Door Handles

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Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

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Dual Tone

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

GPS Navigation System

AM/FM Radio

AUX Compatibility

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Android Auto

Wired

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Speakers

Apple CarPlay

Wired

USB Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

Gesture Control

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Display

Touch-screen Display

LCD Display

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Door Ajar Warning

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Trip Meter

Multi-Function Display

2 Trips Electronic

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Shift Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instantaneous Consumption

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

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Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front, Second & Third Row

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

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Front & Rear

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

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12V Power Outlets

Third Row AC Zone

Vents On Pillars, Fan Speed Controls

Vents On Roof , Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner

Automatic Four Zone

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Air Purifier

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Fog Lights

LED On Front

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cornering Headlights

Active

Intelligent

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Taillights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rear Reading Lamp

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Ambient Interior Count

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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Ride Height Adjustment

Optional

Differential Lock

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Volvo XC90

✓The recently launched XC90 facelift comes with updated styling and new feature enhancements.
✓Its cabin looks and feels upmarket, standing out from mainstream designs.
✓Offers ample power (petrol only) for most needs and delivers excellent ride quality.

Mercedes-Benz GLS

✓Extremely spacious 7-seater luxury SUV with premium comfort in all rows.
✓Refined petrol & powerful diesel engines with advanced hybrid support.
✓AIRMATIC air suspension delivers excellent comfort and stability.
✓Loaded with cutting-edge tech: MBUX, Burmester, MULTIBEAM LED, Transparent Bonnet.
✓Strong safety package with multiple ADAS features and 360° vision.
✓High-quality materials and AMG Line styling elevate cabin and exterior appeal.