2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs 2018 Volvo S90

2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2018 Volvo S90

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AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	25	$66,588	$71,600
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC Sedan	19	25	$97,092	$104,400
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC Wagon	16	22	$99,464	$106,950
E-Class E 300 4MATIC Sedan	21	29	$51,569	$55,450
E-Class E 300 RWD Sedan	22	30	$49,244	$52,950
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Convertible	20	25	$63,984	$68,800
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Coupe	20	26	$57,102	$61,400
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Sedan	20	27	$54,777	$58,900
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Wagon	19	25	$58,637	$63,050
E-Class E 400 RWD Convertible	20	26	$61,659	$66,300
E-Class E 400 RWD Coupe	20	26	$54,777	$58,900

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T5 AWD Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T5 AWD Momentum	23	32	$47,282	$50,300
S90 T5 FWD Momentum	24	34	$45,214	$48,100
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	22	31	$55,084	$58,600
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	22	31	$50,854	$54,100
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$64,061	$68,150
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$59,831	$63,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$66,588

$47,282

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$71,600

$50,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1193 / month

$838 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.3

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes to excess--the right kinds of excess--to preserve its best-of status.

With its graceful styling and gentle demeanor, the 2018 Volvo S90 is one of our favorite luxury sedans—at any price.

TCC Likes

Elegant sedans and wagons, pretty two-doors
Turbo-4, turbo-6, turbo-8
Beautifully composed cabin

Graceful Scandinavian design
Sedate demeanor
Sublime interior

TCC Dislikes

COMAND infotainment is kludgy
Slim trunk space on two-doors
Powertrain noise more prominent

Ride can be firm with 19s
Engines not the most refined
Not sporty enough for some

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

57.5

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.2

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

55.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

37.8

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

200.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.9

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.7

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

63.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

13.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/40ZR19

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/35ZR19

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4145

4047

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

210

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 2500

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

396 @ 6100

250 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.33

3.03

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.31

1.95

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

4.01

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Volvo S90

Body Style

4MATIC Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

6.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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