2019 Volvo S90 vs. Its Competition

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5-Series are mainstays among luxury mid-size sedans; they’re the high-water marks for the class.

The E-Class offers a wide range of powertrains, but no plug-in hybrid (yet).

The 5-Series has a hybrid, but lacks some of the polish of the Benz.

Both are worth comparing to the Volvo, although the S90 may have a better base version.

The Audi A6 is new this year and its only available with a V-6; if efficiency is part of your shopping criteria, the Volvo is a better bet.

The Lexus GS and Cadillac CT6 are outliers in the class; the Lexus is relatively old but should be inexpensive, the Caddy has a limited shelf-life but offers SuperCruise in some areas.

Choose wisely.

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Quick Specs
7.2 The 2019 Volvo S90 is a superlative and comfortable mid-size luxury sedan with a brain.	7.0 The 2019 Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury sedan that skips flash and fast for a comfortable ride with an understated exterior.	7.0 The 2019 BMW M5 sedan is a high-performance luxury car without compromise and few rivals.	The 2019 Cadillac CT6 is smarter and more powerful, but will that put it on more driver's radars?	5.6 The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side.	7.8 With two new engine options, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reminds us that life is good at the top.
MSRP From
$47,350	$54,100	$53,400	$50,495	$46,860	$53,500
Gas Mileage
21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4	Gas V6	Premium Unleaded V-6	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class
Mid-Size Cars	Mid-Size Cars	Mid-Size Cars	Large Cars	Mid-Size Cars	Mid-Size Cars
Style Name
T5 FWD Momentum	Premium 45 TFSI quattro	530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD	GS 350 AWD	E 300 RWD Sedan
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	4	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sedan	quattro Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Transmission
Automatic w/OD	Auto-Shift Manual w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
	2019 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 Audi A6	2019 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 BMW 5-Series	2019 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 Cadillac CT6	2019 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 Lexus GS	2019 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class