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Mercedes EQS SUV vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or Volvo S90?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS SUV

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S90 is substantially cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,744 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers clearly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 606 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

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 EQS SUV offers clearly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS SUV is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 241 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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, Volvo S90 is clearly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 783 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers visibly more boot space – 645 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV is clearly superior overall 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 615 - 695 km
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Volvo S90

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Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Mercedes EQS SUV
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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