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Mercedes VLE vs Volvo EX90 comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 72,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or Volvo EX90?

Mercedes VLE vs Volvo EX90: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more electric range
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Volvo EX90

2.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

VLE

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes VLE is only slightly cheaper – starting at 67,700 £ , while the Volvo EX90 costs 72,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,448 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX90 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes VLE. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 87 km more than the Volvo EX90.

EX90

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 Volvo EX90 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 404 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX90 delivers substantially more torque with 870 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

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 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EX90 is somewhat lighter – 2,555 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries slightly more – 711 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX90 is far ahead 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 £72,200
EX90

Volvo EX90

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 - 620 km
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2.6 (1 Reviews)
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22 Apr 2026, 11:15:18

Full of faults — at least every other day there's something that needs to be fixed. Consumption 24 kWh/100 km in summer; in winter the range is half of what was promised. The safety would be good if the promised features actually worked.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
72,200 - 91,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
570 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,765 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,999 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
497 - 711 kg
Payload
545 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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