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Volvo S90 vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Volvo S90 vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,903 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 78 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-Class Saloon

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 C-Class Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 311 Nm more.

S90

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 C-Class Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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 Volvo S90 is decisively ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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