Car Buyer's Guide

Mercedes-Benz EQV vs Volvo EX90

Mercedes-Benz EQV

Mercedes-Benz EQV

EQV300 Avantgarde

Volvo EX90

Volvo EX90

Ultra Twin Motor Performance

Verdict

The EX90 is 61% more powerful, the EQV has a 49% bigger boot, while the EX90 goes 38% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 450,350RM 442,888
Body typeMPVSUV
SegmentExecutiveExecutive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors12
Motor Horsepower201 hp510 hp
Motor Torque362 Nm910 Nm
Battery TypeLithium-ionLithium-ion
Battery Capacity90 kWh111 kWh
EV Range374 km600 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW11 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCSCCS
Charging Rate (DC)110 kW250 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h12.1 seconds4.9 seconds
Top Speed160 km/h180 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,140 mm5,037 mm
Width1,928 mm1,964 mm
Height1,901 mm1,747 mm
Wheelbase3,200 mm2,985 mm
Weight2,635 kg2,704 kg
Doors55
Seats77
Boot Space610 litres310 litres
Front Tyre245/55R17265/45R21
Rear Tyre245/55R17295/40R21
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresContinental PremiumContact 6Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL
Chassis
AssemblySpain (CBU)China (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutDouble Wishbones with Air Suspension
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamMulti-link with Air Suspension
Front Wheels17" Alloys21" Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloys21" Alloys
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesSolid DiscsVentilated Discs
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesActive Chassis with Air Suspension
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsElectric for Rear Doors
Seat Belts7 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2nd & 3rd Row SeatsAvailable on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsMultibeam LED ProjectorsLED Reflector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, HeatedPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver
Rear SeatsCaptain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last RowSecond row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Controls with Individual BlowersDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
SunroofTwin SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row
Sun ShadeSunroof Shades
Audio12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt)
Convenience
Power WindowsTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless (Depress Brake to Start)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationPowered BootPowered Boot, Contactless Opening
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes, with 360 Surround View Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorPower Sliding DoorsYes
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer200,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 160RM 965

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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