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Mercedes EQS vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Volvo V90?

Mercedes EQS vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Volvo V90

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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo V90 is visibly cheaper – starting at 62,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,611 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 832 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 EQS 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 EQS is moderately 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 EQS delivers moderately more torque with 800 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V90 is clearly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers a bit more boot space – 610 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries marginally more – 570 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS stands well ahead of its rival 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 £80,900
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Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 810 - 920 km
Mercedes EQS
Volvo V90

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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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 EQS
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
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Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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