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Volvo S90 vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Mercedes E-Class?

Volvo S90 vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • significantly more efficient
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes E-Class is visibly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,738 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class offers markedly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 27 km more than the Volvo S90.

E-Class

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 E-Class offers markedly 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 E-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 E-Class delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

S90

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, Mercedes E-Class is marginally lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers moderately more boot space – 540 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries somewhat more – 640 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class holds a slight edge 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.

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E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
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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 E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Volvo S90
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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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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