Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo V90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Volvo V90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Volvo V90.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's and the Volvo V90's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Volvo V90 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's and the Volvo V90's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a better car than the Volvo V90.
Pricing: A used 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranges from $49,164 to $123,995 while a used 2021 Volvo V90 is priced between $41,999 to $52,625.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 44.3 percent of its value and the Volvo V90 loses 47.9 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz E-Class retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo V90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s base engine makes 362 horsepower, and the Volvo V90 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. The V90 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles.This gives the Volvo V90 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo V90 has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$67,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$67,516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,995 - $130,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$51,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$67,516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,995 - $130,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$72,158
Price Range:
$49,164 - $123,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$53,557
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,603 - $104,320
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
434
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33,694
# Good or Great Deals:
165
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,010
Price Range:
$41,999 - $52,625
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$53,557
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,603 - $104,320
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo V90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 39.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 39.6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
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4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Volvo V90 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Volvo V90 Trim Levels
T5 Inscription, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
464 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
35 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
133.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
123.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4530 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
194.8 inches
Wheelbase:
115.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3976 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
194.7 inches
Wheelbase:
115.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
designo Selenite Grey Magno Matte / Graphite Grey Metallic / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Birch Light Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey / Macchiato Beige/Saddle Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Nut Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey/Magma Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Blonde / Charcoal
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
