Volvo S90 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo S90 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 Volvo S90 and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
When comparing the Volvo S90's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S90 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and resale value. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo S90's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S90 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Pricing: For a new model, the Volvo S90's price is between $65,994 and $78,294, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class priced between $93,820 and $116,906.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo S90 loses 59.2 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 59.2 percent of its value. This means the Volvo S90 retains 0 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo S90’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 577 horsepower. The S90 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 531 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the Volvo S90 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
65994 - 78294
Starting MSRP:
65650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
101506
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
43540 - 198950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
93820 - 116906
Starting MSRP:
88000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
101506
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
43540 - 198950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
96416
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
47366 - 145851
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
93233
Price Range:
84084 - 105197
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
96416
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
47366 - 145851
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
39032
Depreciation %:
0.59454164
Resale Value $:
26618
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45581039
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45173006 - 0.59454164
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45581039
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45173006 - 0.59454164
Volvo S90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo S90
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.600821829290407
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 35.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8652652095988045
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 35.8
Volvo S90 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 37Ranking
29 out of / 37Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 37Ranking
26 out of / 37Ranking
30 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo S90 Trim Levels
T8 Plus, T8 Ultra
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
AMG E 53 HYBRID
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.098 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
577 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.109 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 31 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
483 / 531 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
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):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4665 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
200.4 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5280 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Verde Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
White
Blond
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
White
Not available
Brown
Tonka Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey/Black
