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Mercedes S Class vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Volvo S90?

Mercedes S Class vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo S90

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo S90 is considerably cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,791 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes S Class with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class offers markedly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 29 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

S 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, Volvo S90 is a bit lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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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Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
Is the Mercedes S Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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