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Volvo S90 vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Volvo S90 vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly 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

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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.

Mercedes Vito Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,898 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 281 km more than the Volvo S90.

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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 S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo S90 is visibly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers visibly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is only slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 937 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 559 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Juan Ramírez
8 Apr 2026, 04:49:28

Comfort, useful space and engine — all good. It only seats two occupants, unless you ask otherwise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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