2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs 2019 Volvo S90

2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class

#1 in Coupes

2019 Volvo S90

#5 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

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RWD Sedan E 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD Sedan E 300	21	30	$50,290	$53,500
4MATIC Sedan E 300	21	29	$52,640	$56,000
RWD Coupe E 450	20	28	$56,212	$59,800
4MATIC Sedan E 450	20	28	$56,353	$59,950
4MATIC Coupe E 450	19	26	$58,562	$62,300
4MATIC Wagon E 450	19	26	$60,348	$64,200
RWD Cabriolet E 450	20	27	$63,262	$67,300
4MATIC Cabriolet E 450	19	26	$65,612	$69,800
4MATIC Sedan AMG E 53	21	28	$68,197	$72,550
4MATIC Coupe AMG E 53	21	28	$69,278	$73,700
4MATIC Cabriolet AMG E 53	20	26	$75,529	$80,350
4MATIC Sedan AMG E 63 S	15	23	$99,969	$106,350
4MATIC Wagon AMG E 63 S	16	23	$102,319	$108,850

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T5 FWD Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
T5 FWD Momentum	23	35	$44,509	$47,350
T5 AWD Momentum	22	31	$46,859	$49,850
T6 AWD Momentum	21	31	$51,089	$54,350
T6 AWD Inscription	21	31	$55,883	$59,450
T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$59,831	$63,650
T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$64,625	$68,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,290

$44,509

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,500

$47,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$892 / month

$789 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With two new engine options, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reminds us that life is good at the top.

The 2019 Volvo S90 is a superlative and comfortable mid-size luxury sedan with a brain.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous in any form
Turbocharged thrust
Beautiful interior

Gorgeous exterior...
...and beautiful interior
Good standard features

TCC Dislikes

Infotainment could be better
Coupes are cozy
Spartan standard spec

Powertrains aren’t refined
Small-ish trunk
Expensive in top trims

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

40.4

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

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

57.5

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

115.7

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.6

64.1

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

200.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

57.1

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

13.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.7

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3792

3870

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

800

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5500

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1300

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

35 (2018)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

23 (2018)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

27 (2018)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.03

Trans Order Code

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

1.95

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Volvo S90

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.1

6.5 (2018)

2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2019 E-Class is on sale
Lease: From $589 a month for 36 mo.
Financing: 3.99% for 72 mo. (sedan)
Unadvertised incentive remains (sedan)

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2019 Volvo S90

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