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Mercedes E Class vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Volvo V90?

Mercedes E Class vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Volvo V90

  • significantly more efficient

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

E Class

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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes E Class with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class offers clearly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 28 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class offers visibly 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 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

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

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers marginally more boot space – 540 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries somewhat more – 640 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class holds a narrow overall lead 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.

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E Class
Volvo V90

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Volvo V90

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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Mercedes E Class
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 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
530 - 640 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 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
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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