Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Volvo S90
Verdict
The EQE costs RM379,888, just RM9,000 above the S90 at RM370,888, so this is not really a price fight. It is an EV-versus-plug-in-hybrid choice. The Mercedes gets the big numbers for electric use: a 90.6 kWh battery and 669 km EV range, plus a longer 3,120 mm wheelbase. The Volvo is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds against 6.4 seconds, has AWD, a larger 500-litre boot and a five-year warranty. Different strengths, very close money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the full EV option with 669 km of range, nine airbags and the longer 3,120 mm wheelbase.
Pick the Volvo S90 if you want plug-in hybrid flexibility, AWD, stronger acceleration and the larger 500-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Volvo S90 RM370,888
- Power and 0-100 km/h: EQE 288 hp and 6.4 s; S90 315 hp and 4.9 s
- Battery and EV range: EQE 90.6 kWh and 669 km; S90 18.8 kWh and 90 km
- Wheelbase: EQE 3,120 mm; S90 2,941 mm
- Boot space: EQE 430 L; S90 500 L
- Warranty and airbags: EQE 4 years and 9 airbags; S90 5 years and 6 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,888 | RM 370,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 288 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.1 L/100km |
| Battery | 90.6 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 669 km✓ | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,969 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,879 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,941 mm |
| Boot space | 430 L | 500 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 365 |
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.
EQE
- 669 km EV range
- Longer 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Nine airbags
- Slower 6.4 s 0-100 km/h
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Shorter four-year warranty
S90
- Quicker 4.9 s 0-100 km/h
- All-wheel drive
- Larger 500-litre boot
- Only 90 km EV range
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Six airbags versus nine in the EQE
EQE vs S90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Volvo S90 better?
The EQE is better as a full EV, with 669 km range and a 90.6 kWh battery. The S90 is better if you want speed and flexibility, with 4.9-second 0-100 km/h, AWD and a 60-litre fuel tank.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, while the Volvo S90 costs RM370,888. The EQE is RM9,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Volvo S90 is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE takes 6.4 seconds.