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Volvo S90 vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Mercedes EQA?

Volvo S90 vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

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  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S90

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.

Mercedes EQA is markedly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,354 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers significantly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 387 km more than the Volvo S90.

EQA

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 Volvo S90 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 319 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, Volvo S90 is somewhat lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers clearly more boot space – 453 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries moderately more – 518 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 holds a solid overall lead 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
Volvo S90
Mercedes EQA

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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 EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Volvo S90
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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