2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vs 2023 Volvo XC90

[@timvicki8550]

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]

Just did the same with my 2018 - amazing!

[@timvicki8550]

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

[@K3nn9n]

OMG! Glad u were ok

[@NeilBradleyMS]

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

[@harindranathravindranath673]

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

[@AlastairOfficialMusic]

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

[@KeithBranch-kv2lz]

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]

And you can keep a beercan cool in it

[@chriswright4252]

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

[@kellyshunnarah3087]

I definitely choose the Volvo!!

[@AnthonyDiamond]

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

[@kathy9399]

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]

Thanks!

[@aqibjaved1508]

How soft is the leather? Is it tough like some brands?

[@wjb_to2504]

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

[@ahmedxkhan]

Imagine picking a volvo instead of a MERCEDES BENZ.

[@hastensavoir7782]

@@ahmedxkhanyes, WHY NOT? Snob

[@ahmedxkhan]

@@hastensavoir7782 VOLVO instead of MERCEDES BENZ.

[@hastensavoir7782]

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

[@zaranski1889]

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

[@cynthiaslater7445]

I bought my XC90 last November and I love it!

[@KamuranDumanlı]

t8?

[@user-ml2pk2im9g]

恭喜！

[@starjag85]

Hi, Why you chose it over x5? Which trim you got ?

[@seanp2k617]

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.

[@бредлит]

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

[@nemeanlioness]

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.

[@robertwheaton4115]

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

[@yaseentv1078]

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

[@tuganbolatl2932]

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..

[@MrBreikiller1996]

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

[@ResistTheRace]

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.

[@mrmo488]

i mean the vehicle in this video is a b6

[@mickemike2148]

I own a GLE 350de today. I love that it has a 100 km electric range (80 during the winter), since the daily rides are mostly electric. But I'd love to have a better performing diesel engine occasionally, but the hybrid options only offers a pair of AA batteries today.

[@SkywhiteChannel]

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

[@UnfinishedSymphony]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@BanguSomaraz]

Always a Volvo, period. 👌

[@BACKBONE57]

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

[@minister.moses.hylton9818]

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]

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.

[@dienumight]

⁠@@looncrazLOL. “Poised, matured, better behaved”? It’s a car not a child. I care about the actual features like how easy it is to navigate the infotainment system (with the trackpad), and the interior, which Mercedes does better than anyone. I actually think MB does a good job of blending classy with rugged, giving more space for passengers too.

[@looncraz]

@@dienumight We are comparing the GLE 450 against the XC90. The XC90 is a more refined vehicle in many regards. That comes from having a more mature platform.. and that leads to a car that's better behaved (if you'rs not able to understand what that means, I can't help you, that's your faiiure).

[@PrayerNightSeries]

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.

[@tonyb7748]

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.

[@wagnery4920]

Volvo is still a strong choice in the segment

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

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

[@linhunnicutt6556]

I totally agree. 17:22

[@user-ml2pk2im9g]

Volvol vs Benz 哪台好？（which better？）

[@GVJ-007]

Kids go for Mercedes, Men choose Volvo

[@gentz002]

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

[@beartr2626]

volvo still looks perfect

[@aserhassan]

one of the few useful reviews!!

[@Snaphotsthroughtime]

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.

[@h79guf]

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.

[@713vinh]

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

[@rovervagrant2125]

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

[@Alberts_Kviesis]

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]

Hardly, the mercs rears are fat ass 315

[@dnice362]

GLE easy

[@phanuwichyeabkaset]

X5 Easy

[@tesla_models]

Volvo for me

[@perswartz4393]

Dont buy the 350, buy the 450, masterpiece

[@Larryc-op3oh]

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 ?

[@Alberts_Kviesis]

If you have a car whose engine cuts out while driving, you can imagine a situation where it could break down..

[@ileanampr]

It happened to you? Something similar happened to me with my XC90

[@huanc7996]

Planning to get the 2021-2022 xc90 T6

[@dianeathoacardinalridge8788]

I picked up a 2021 and I love it!

[@matthewdickenson142]

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

[@amandafisher944]

Volvo every time! ❤

[@Carfan678]

Mercedes, shas so pretty

[@phanuwichyeabkaset]

BMW Shas So Pretty

[@KamuranDumanlı]

mercedes gle 450 vs xc90 t8 ?

[@looncraz]

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

[@KamuranDumanlı]

@@looncraz i want to buy 2021 or 2022 t8

[@edon2005]

@@KamuranDumanlıso what was your decision ?

[@BanguSomaraz]

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

[@sherriegualdoni7957]

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]

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

[@oo-pt9cx]

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....

[@Julian-yy3sj]

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 .

[@martinstokar6873]

Volvo all the way!

[@bestpilot98]

The Merc's new grill is soooooooo tacky.

[@DanielLopez-ov8ps]

I'm sorry but over $10,000 of price difference isn't a comparison. That an almost 15% difference (using $70k as the basis). Isn't this supposed to be a person who knows about cars? Guru? ...hmmm? Maybe a more correct comparison would be the GLE 350 and the XC90 B6. It's a closer engine comparison and closer price comparison. I suspect that this was staged to give the impression that the two cars were being compared but the goal was to choose the Mercedes (can you spell payola?). It's easy to say "I would choose the Mercedes", when it's not your wallet that the extra $10k is coming out of.

[@navteh534]

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

[@phanuwichyeabkaset]

Only BMW

[@SyedAhmedny]

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.

[@thismanagain]

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]

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

[@thismanagain]

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

[@бредлит]

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

[@vutomimathebula1850]

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]

I noticed that from the get go

[@MartinIvanov]

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]

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

[@krissk77]

Still choosing a volvo.... mb i go for gwagon

[@arvind50]

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]

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

[@Silvestian]

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

[@Silvestian]

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

[@sac8509]

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

[@mariusmihai1292]

xc90 midsize suv? xc90 is to be compared to GLS not to GLE or GLC

[@prince-ye5yr]

Wow yaar nice car

[@fielipederikov8773]

Volvo for life!

[@ruialves4965]

2024 ? Wtf !

[@williamdrijver4141]

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

[@edgecase6788]

if you thik safety of your family and kids important volvo it is...

[@gaby1980]

Volvo 👍

[@adeafningsilence]

The XC90 looks a lot nicer; better thought out, less showy, more durable--in sum, a lot classier. The new Mercedes can't seem to decide if their customers are American rappers or German surgeons; they look like chrome-plated plastic Tron vans.

[@arturobarreda3286]

Always Mercedes …

[@phanuwichyeabkaset]

Always BMW

[@denizsaygin9252]

Volvo sahibi olanlar, mecedesle kiyaslanmaktan bile mutlu olmuş gibi😂

[@josipdundic1554]

I took Genesis GV80 over any of this others

[@vicenteherrera570]

Love the GV80

[@SkywhiteChannel]

Ha! You can have it.

[@pacovalencia3362]

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.

[@chad_rs]

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

[@roberthind3394]

Was this paid for by Volvo

[@davidcarvalho8067]

MB blingbling

[@StoryTimeValuesTales]

MB does have ambient lights, but XC90 doesn't

[@nicholash8021]

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

[@ruialves4965]

Just hate those new's dash

[@бредлит]

Лучше мерседеса может быть только новый мерседес.

[@aramon19]

Mercedes GLE.

[@phanuwichyeabkaset]

BMW X5

[@CarlaDehem]

Vous n’allez quand même pas oser comparer le Mercedes et le Volvo quand même ????? Surtout les moteurs qui n’ont rien de Volvo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 🛑🛑

[@dorado0359]

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]

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

[@JTKels]

Easy comparison, neither both unreliable Lexus only !

[@n8n8n8n]

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

[@huto9606]

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)

[@The333Wanderer]

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

[@benjaminsmith2287]

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]

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]

Why is that a problem? Just curious.

[@Piccolo_Re]

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

[@Jeez001]

GLE is not for off roading

[@Piccolo_Re]

@@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]

Off-roading with 21" low-profile wheels?

[@giurcas]

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

[@SASHA1536]

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

[@tommooney1624]

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

[@harrymontgomery2923]

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]

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]

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

[@harrymontgomery2923]

@@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.

[@mymiphone1841]

Nothing luxury about these cars. Both flops, overrated and overpriced

[@tabakovicjava]

Volvo je sranje