Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Volvo XC90

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Volvo XC90 price starts at Rs. 97.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 34.27 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLS, priced at Rs. 1.32 Crore. In terms of mileage, the GLS offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the XC90 delivers 12.35 kmpl. On the performance front, the GLS uses a 2999cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm and the XC90 a 1969cc engine producing 247bhp. If you're deciding between the GLS and XC90, the GLS is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the XC90 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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GLS vs XC90 Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLSVolvo XC90
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.32 CroreRs. 97.80 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl12.35 kmpl
Engine 2999 cc1969 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm247bhp
Top speed 250 Km/h180 Km/h

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Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4maticVolvo XC90 B5 AWD
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Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.32 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 97.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2999 cc 1969 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm 247bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC AT Not Available
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Volvo XC90 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl 12.35 Kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 680 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 238 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,55,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,89,189 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.39 Lakh GLS Insurance Rs. 4.06 Lakh XC90 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2999 cc
1969 cc
Engine Type
M256M
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
1969 cc
Max Power
375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
247bhp
Max Torque
500Nm@800-5000rpm
360Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC AT
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
2

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
7.7 Sec
Top Speed
250 Km/h
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 kmpl
12.35 Kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
R21
20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
R21
20
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
12 m
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
"Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather, EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet,
Soft load net stored in bag, Grocery bag holder, Sillmoulding 'Volvo' metal illuminated, Crystal Gear lever knob, Artificial Leather Steering wheel, 3 spoke, with uni deco inlays. Leather covered dashboard, Illuminated vanity mirrors in sunvisor LH / RH side, Armrest with cupholder and storage LH/RH side in third row, Sun blind, Ventilated Nappa leather upholstery, Pilot Assist,Collision Mitigation Support, front
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1874 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Prep for Illuminated Running Boards, LED headlights with automatic bending, Foglights in front spoiler, Colour coordinated rear view mirror, Colour coordinated door handles, Bright decor side windows, Bright integrated roof rails, Cargo opening scuff plate - metal, Automatically dimmed inner and exterior mirrors, Panoramic sunroof with power operation, Laminated side windows, High positioned rear brake lights
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Boot Opening
Automatic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Yes
No
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
238 mm
Length*Width*Height
5209*2157*1823 mm3
4953*2140*1773 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2984 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution),Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with t
12V outlet in luggage area, Power Operated Tailgate, Backrest massage, front seats, Power cushion extension driver and passenger side, 4 way power adjustable lumbar support, Power adjustable side support, Power adjustable drivers and passenger seat with memory, engine Stop/Start, 267(Ground clearance (mm) with air suspension), 4-zone Electronic Climate Control, Climate unit, third seat row, Alarmrear side door windows, CLIMATE Air Purifier system with PM 2.5 sensor,Drive mode settings in CSD, Graphical Head-Up Display, Whiplash protection, front seats
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
"Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile),Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multime
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
5 Zone
Massage Seats
Front
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Full
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
Yes
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
13
19
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
: 1
Additional Features
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Prep for Illuminated Running Boards, LED headlights with automatic bending, Foglights in front spoiler, Colour coordinated rear view mirror, Colour coordinated door handles, Bright decor side windows, Bright integrated roof rails, Cargo opening scuff plate - metal, Automatically dimmed inner and exterior mirrors, Panoramic sunroof with power operation, Laminated side windows, High positioned rear brake lights
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 Inch
11.2 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
7.4
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
3
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
3
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Available
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
10
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
"PRE-SAFE: (The PRE-SAFE system adjusts the front passenger seat position in critical driving situations, based on seat belt fastening or detection of a child seat.), Transparent bonnet(front of your vehicle when driving off-road), Sidebags in the rear (protect the chest area in the event of a side impact), Parking Package with 360-degree camera(including 360° camera, Active Parking Assistant and Parking Assistant PARKTRONIC), Driving assistance package (Active Stop-and-Go Assist,), KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package (HANDS-FREE ACCESS,Start and lock your vehicle conveniently by simply carrying your key with you, open and close the tailgate fully automatically),"
Air Purifier system with PM 2.5 sensor, Interior motion sensor for Alarm, Inclination sensor for Alarm, Key remote control high level, Power child lock, rear side doors, Central lock switch with diode in front and rear doors, EBL Flashing Brake Light and Hazard Warning, EBL, Flashing Brake Light and Hazard Warning, Intelligent Driver Information System
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
3250 kg
Not Available
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Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz GLS vs Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLS by ₹34.27 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz GLS vs Volvo XC90?
For the 450 4matic version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm of power and 500Nm@800-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the B5 AWD version, 1969 cc Petrol engine of XC90 produces 247bhp of power and 360Nm of torque

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