2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vs 2023 Volvo XC90

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!

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

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

I definitely choose the Volvo!!

I bought my XC90 last November and I love it!

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!

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

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.

Interesting. Thanks for sharing!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

one of the few useful reviews!!

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 🤷‍♂️.

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

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.

Volvol vs Benz 哪台好？（wich better？）