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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Volvo V90?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • moderately cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Volvo V90

  • significantly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes E Class Wagon is moderately cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,673 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes E Class Wagon with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers moderately more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 21 km more than the Volvo V90.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers noticeably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is only slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 615 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is slightly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,300
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Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Mercedes E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E Class Wagon have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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