Car comparison

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo XC90 II

2.0 T6

320 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSUV2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,078 kg
    4,581 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    186 g/km
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
320hp239kW
333hp248kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,078kg4,581lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,750kg6,063lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
888km551mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,950mm195in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,776mm70in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,984mm117in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,679mm66in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
238mm9in
-
Trunk volume
368L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,886L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
71L
100L
CO2 emissions
186g/km
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400PowerTorque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T65,700 rpm2,200-5,400 rpm5,950 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
32.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 has 13 hp more than Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T66.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4006.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 has more power, Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
888 km
551 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
320 hp
239 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoXC90 II2.0 T6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
320 hp
239 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
888 km
551 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
186 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T6

  • Is 282 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 154 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 312 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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