2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs 2011 Volvo XC90
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 2011 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 5.5L 8-cylinder, 5.4L 8-cylinder supercharged | Varies by configuration: 3.2L 6-cylinder, 4.4L 8-cylinder |
| Displacement | 5.4 L to 5.5 L | 3.2 L to 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 to 8 |
| Aspiration | Supercharged | Turbocharged |
| Power | 577 hp (430 kW) | 449 hp (335 kW) |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) | 523 lb-ft (709 Nm) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 149 mph (240 km/h) | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Towing capacity | 7,716 lb (3,500 kg) | 4,960 lb (2,250 kg) |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 5 to 7 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 191.9 in (4,873 mm) | 195.0 in (4,953 mm) |
| Width | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) | 79.1 in (2,008 mm) |
| Height | 77.4 in (1,966 mm) | 69.9 in (1,776 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in (2,890 mm) | 117.5 in (2,984 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in (241 mm) | 9.4 in (238 mm) |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weight | 5,644 lb (2,560 kg) | 5,148 lb (2,335 kg) |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) |
| City | 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) |
| Electric range | Not available | 33 mi (53 km) |
| Battery capacity | Not available | 18.8 kWh |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |