Car Buyer's Guide

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Volvo S90

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Volvo S90

Volvo S90

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The S90 is 36% more powerful, while the S90 is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM367,888RM339,315
Body typeSedanSedan
SegmentExecutiveExecutive
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM380RM365
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, supercharger, variable valve timing
Capacity1,999 cc1,969 cc
Horsepower201 hp315 hp
Torque320 Nm400 Nm
FuelPetrol Hybrid/REVPetrol Plug-in Hybrid
Bore83 mm82 mm
Compression Ratio1010.3
Number of Motors12
Motor Horsepower23 hp86 hp
Motor Torque205 Nm240 Nm
Battery Capacity11.6 kWh
EV Range58 km
Charging Rate (AC)3.7 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name9G-Tronic8 Speed Automatic
Gears98
Transmission ManufacturerDaimler AGAisin
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.5 seconds4.9 seconds
Rated Economy2.1 L/100 km
Top Speed240 km/h180 km/h
Co246 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,949 mm4,969 mm
Width1,880 mm1,879 mm
Height1,468 mm1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,961 mm2,941 mm
Weight1,825 kg2,105 kg
Fuel Tank66 litres60 litres
Doors44
Seats55
Boot Space540 litres500 litres
Front Tyre245/45R19255/40R19
Rear Tyre275/40R19255/40R19
Spare TyreTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresPirelli P ZeroContinental ContiSportContact 5
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMulti-linkDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link with Transverse Leaf Spring, Air Suspension
Front Wheels19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys19" 10-spoke Alloy
Rear Wheels19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys19" 10-spoke Alloy
SteeringRack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesActive Chassis - Adjustable Dampers
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars
ANCAP5 stars
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsElectric for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsReflector LED with Adaptive High BeamAdaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsDriver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory SettingsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding with Integrated 2-stage Booster Child Seat Cushions for the Outer Seats
Front Air-conDual Zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB-C
Interior LightingMap Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours)Map Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeRear Window ShadesPowered rear sun shade, manual rear door window sun shades
Audio14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System9" Sensus Connect with Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound Audio System, 19 Speakers, 1,400W
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Entry (Push Button Start)Keyless Knob Twist
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation with Contactless Boot OpeningRemote Control Activated with Contactless Operation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes, with 360 camera
Auto ParkingYesYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer4 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000 km Hybrid Battery Warranty

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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