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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Volvo XC90

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLS or Volvo XC90? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts at Rs 1.32 Cr ex-showroom for 450 4matic (Petrol) and Volvo XC90 price starts Rs 1.01 Cr ex-showroom for B6 Ultimate (Petrol). GLS has 3982 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XC90 has 1969 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the GLS has a mileage of - (Petrol top model)> and the XC90 has a mileage of 17.2 kmpl (Petrol top model).

GLS Vs XC90

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz GLSVolvo XC90
On Road PriceRs.3,40,55,384*Rs.1,16,18,103*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)39821969
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Volvo XC90 Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.3,40,55,384*
Rs.1,16,18,103*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.6,48,197/month
Rs.2,21,134/month
InsuranceRs.11,71,634
GLS Insurance

Rs.4,18,314
XC 90 Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 54 Reviews
4.4
Based on 216 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
M177
Drive-E turbo I4
Displacement (cc)
3982
1969
No. of Cylinders
8
8 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
549.81bhp
300bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
730N@2500-4500rp
420N
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Turbo Charger
Twin
Ye
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
9-Speed TRONIC AT
8-Speed
Mild Hybrid
YesYes
Drive Type
AWD
AWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)-
17.2
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)90
68
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)250
180

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Double Wihbone, Air Spring, Single-tube Ga-filled Shock Aborber, Stabilier Bar
Air Supenion
Rear Suspension
Multi-link, Air Spring, Twin-tube Ga-filled Shock Aborber, Stabilier Bar
Air Supenion
Shock Absorbers Type
Ga-filled
-
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Steering Column
Tilt & Telecopic
Adjutable
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
-
Turning Radius (Metres)
12.52
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Dic
ventilated dic
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Dic
ventilated dic
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
180
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.9
-
Tyre Type
Tubele, Radial
Tubele,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)R23
-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)R23
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
5205
4953
Width (mm)
2157
2140
Height (mm)
1838
1776
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
223
Wheel Base (mm)
-
2620
Rear Tread (mm)
1723
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
2460
2095
Grossweight (kg)
3250
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
1020

997

Rear Legroom (mm)
348
-
Front Headroom (mm)
1020

997

Front Legroom (mm)
346

-
Front Shoulder Room (mm)
-
1465

Rear Shoulder Room (mm)
-
1435

Seating Capacity
5
7
Boot Space (Litres)
520
314
No. of Doors
5
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
-
Yes
Power folding 3rd Row SeatYes-
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
4 Zone
Air Quality Control
YesYes
Remote Trunk Opener
-
Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
-
Yes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Remote Horn & Light Control
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Heated Seats Front
YesYes
Heated Seats Rear
Yes-
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
YesYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
-
Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
YesYes
Bottle Holder
-
Front & Rear Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
-
Yes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
No
Steering Mounted Tripmeter-
No
Central Console Armrest
YesYes
Tailgate Ajar
YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
YesNo
Rear Curtain
-
No
Luggage Hook And NetYesNo
Battery Saver
-
No
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesEASY-PACK tailgate , Teperature-controlled cup holder (teperature-controlled cup holder in the front and rear), The cliatied eat for all paenger, coprie eat ventilation – for ideal eating cofort and experience all year round., The ergonoic contour of the eat back proote a healthy poture. Multiple prograe, each with 2 intenity level 10 preure point in the eat back Activation via the MBUX rear-eat tablet in the centre arret Static 4-way lubar upport adjutent in the lower back region, Configure the diplay tyle on the intruent cluter and ultiedia yte diplay. Individualize the Touch Control button on the teering wheel. Vehicle Set-Up ( Reote Engine Start, Receive traffic inforation in real tie and optiize dynaic route guidance, Reote Retrieval of Vehicle Statu: Inforation on Mercede e App or the Mercede e Portal, Reote Door Locking and Unlocking: You can conveniently reotely lock or unlock your vehicle fro the Mercede e App, Speed Alert: Receive an alert if your vehicle exceed a certain peed, Send2Car function: Send your addre to your vehicle via an app ), Hard-Dic Navigation, ond eat row can be folded electrically in a ratio 40:20:40, power-adjutable ond eat, outer arret of the third eat row, adjutable ide bolter, 5 zone Autoatic Cliate Control
-
Massage Seats
Front & Rear
Front
Memory Function Seats
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver' Window
-
Autonomous Parking
Full
-
Drive Modes
-
1
Glove Box LightYes-
Idle Start Stop SystemYe
-
Rear Window SunblindYe
-
Rear Windscreen SunblindYe
-
Voice assisted sunroofYes-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
YesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
-
Yes
Leather Seats-
Yes
Fabric Upholstery
-
No
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYesNo
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
-
Yes
Outside Temperature Display-
Yes
Cigarette LighterYes-
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control Eco-
Yes
Folding Table In The Rear
NoNo
Dual Tone Dashboard
YesYes
Interior LightingAbient light,Footwell Lap,Reading Lap,Boot Lap,Glove Box Lap
-
Additional FeaturesChange the abient lighting fro 64 different color., Double unblind, Dahboard and door beltline tri in Nappa leather Other pecial highlight additionally include the decorative toptitching. Top of dahboard in Nappa leather Door beltline in Nappa leather Door centre panel in Nappa leather
Soft load net tored in bag, Grocery bag holder, Silloulding 'Volvo' etal illuinated, Crytal Gear lever knob , Artificial Leather Steering wheel, 3 poke, with uni deco inlay. Leather covered dahboard, Illuinated vanity irror in unvior LH / RH ide, Arret with cupholder and torage LH/RH ide in third row, Sun blind, Ventilated Nappa leather upholtery, Pilot Ait,Colliion Mitigation Support, front
UpholsteryLeather
-

Exterior

Available Colors-
Platinum Grey
Onyx Black
Crystal White
Denim Blue
Bright Dusk
XC 90 Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
-
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
-
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
-
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Headlamp Washers
-
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Washer
YesNo
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power Antenna-
No
Tinted Glass
-
Yes
Rear Spoiler
YesYes
Roof CarrierOptional
No
Sun Roof
YesYes
Side Stepper
YesNo
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYes
Chrome Garnish
YesYes
Dual Tone Body Colour
-
Yes
Smoke Headlamps-
Yes
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes-
Roof Rail
YesYes
LightingLED Headlight
LED Headlight,DRL' (Day Tie Running Light),Headlight Waher
Trunk Opener-
Sart
Heated Wing Mirror
-
Yes
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
YesYes
Additional FeaturesAdaptive LED Tail light, MULTIBEAM LED headlap (Highbea the range to upto 650 ), Unique Maybach look radiator grille with vertical bar along with an upright tar on the bonnet, nuerou chroe tri part plu Maybach lettering and Maybach eble. • Radiator grille with vertical bar in high-glo chroe and Maybach lettering in the centre of the upper edge, • Front apron with application and air inlet grille in chroe: upper part of buper painted in the vehicle colour plu lower part of buper in high-glo black with integral underride guard in chro • Side kirt in high-glo paint with chroe inert, • Chroe tri eleent in the B-pilla, • Maybach-pecific tailpipe tri, in a high-glo chroe finih with horizontal tri inert, • Retractable MAYBACH Running Board, • Mirror package with MAYBACH logo projection,
Prep for Illuinated Running Board, LED headlight with autoatic bending, Foglight in front poiler, Colour coordinated rear view irror, Colour coordinated door handle, Bright decor ide window, Bright integrated roof rail, Cargo opening cuff plate - etal, Autoatically died inner and exterior irror, Panoraic unroof with power operation, Lainated ide window, High poitioned rear brake light
Automatic Driving Lights
YesYes
AntennaShark Fin
-
SunroofPanoraic
-
Boot OpeningAutoatic
-
Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYes-
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
No. of Airbags-
7
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearYesNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Xenon Headlamps-
No
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Traction ControlYesNo
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
YesYes
Advance Safety FeaturesDriving Aitance Package (Mercede i fitted with a hot of enor: caera, radar and ultraound capture the urrounding to reduce the rik of an accident ), PRE-SAFE® Syte (eatbelt can be electrically pretenioned in hazardou ituation, forward diplaceent of the occupant during braking or kidding can be reduced in an ipending accident, the ide window or panoraic roof – if fitted – cloe autoatically, front paenger eat and rear eat can additionally be oved into a ore favourable poition in the event of a crah, air chaber of the ulticontour eat are alo filled with air to hold the occupant in place ore effectively, the coponent of the PRE-SAFE® yte can ignificantly reduce the rik of injury. ), Downhill Speed Regulation (preventing unwanted acceleration while downhill decent or driving off-road,You can liit the vehicle peed between 2 and 18 k/h.), ( KEYLESS-GO Cofort package ) tart and lock vehicle iply by having the key owned, The HANDS-FREE ACCESS function allow contactle, fully autoatic opening and cloing of the tailgate – with a iple kicking otion below the enor, The acce and drive authorization function enable all the door to be unlocked and locked erely by touching the door handle, An anti-lock device top the oveent of the tailgate a oon a it detect an obtacle, Sartphone Functionality (Vehicle Monitoring, Locate and direct you to your parked vehicle within a radiu of 1.5 k., Yo
Air Purifier yte with PM 2.5 enor, Interior otion enor for Alar, Inclination enor for Alar, Key reote control high level, Power child lock, rear ide door, Central lock witch with diode in front and rear door, EBL Flahing Brake Light and Hazard Warning, EBL, Flahing Brake Light and Hazard Warning, Intelligent Driver Inforation Syte
Rear Camera
With Guidedline
-
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
All Window
-
Speed Alert
YesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
Driver
-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
-
Yes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
All
-
Sos Emergency Assistance
YesYes
Blind Spot Monitor
YesYes
Lane Watch Camera
-
Yes
Geo Fence Alert
YesYes
Hill Descent Control
YesYes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
YesYes
Curtain AirbagYes-
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes-
Acoustic Vehicle Alert SystemYes-
Global NCAP Safety Rating-
5 Star

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
-
Yes
Cd Changer
-
No
Dvd Player
-
No
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
-
No
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioNoYes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
-
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Wifi Connectivity
Yes-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
12.3
12.3
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes-
Apple Car Play
Yes-
Internal Storage
YesNo
No. of Speakers
13
19
Rear Entertainment System
YesNo
Additional FeaturesAcoutic Cofort package (The ound inulation of the Acoutic Cofort package ignificantly reduce diruptive exterior noie), Bureter® urround ound yte peaker and output of 590 watt iere you in Bureter® Firt-Cla High-End ound, fine-tunable to each eat.. Widecreen Cockpit, Hoe functionalitie (Alexa Hoe Integration With Mercede e connect, Google Hoe Integration With Mercede e connect), Artificial Intelligence (Reeber your favorite ong and the way to your work, Autoatically adjut the right radio tation, Show the fatet route), Mercede-Benz Eergency Call Syte (it own SIM card autoatically trigger an eergency call),In-Car functionalitie (Linguatronic Voice Control Syte, Jut two word “Hey Mercede”, Obey every word and talk to you, Check the detination weather, change the radio tation or take you hoe on the fatet route.) MBUX Rear Seat Entertainent Syte (Two 11.6-inch touch creen with full-HD caera with Direct acce to: MBUX ultiedia yte: Radio/edia/internet, Navigation and trip planning function, Own edia via creen irroring function, Power eat adjutent, All un-blind control, Mercede e Service app: Your digital aitant, MBUX Interior Aitant, 9-channel DSP aplifier, high-perforance peaker with output of 590 watt, Wirele Charging Front and Rear, Meory Package Front, Reovable MBUX rear tablet with 7-inch creen diagonal and caera function)
RC20 & RC30 / Black Ah Inlay,, Speech function, Volvo car app, Apple Carplay (iPhone with wire)
Usb PortsUSB(Type-A) and USB(Type-C)
-
Auxillary InputYes-
Subwoofer-
No
Touch Screen RearYes-
Rear Touch Screen SizeNo-
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