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Volvo S90 vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

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

Volvo S90 vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • visibly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo S90 is substantially 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 clearly 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 visibly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 29 km more than the Volvo S90.

S-Class

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 visibly 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 somewhat 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 slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 253 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers a bit more boot space – 530 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries markedly 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 holds a decisive 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
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
50 - 252 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
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
420 - 660 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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