2020 Volvo S90 vs. Its Competition

2020 Volvo S90
Byron Hurd Byron Hurd Contributor

The 2020 Volvo S90 typically competes against luxury mid-size sedans from Germany that include the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, and Mercedes-Benz E Class.

All three offer more powertrain configurations, but only the BMW offers a plug-in hybrid, like the S90 T8.

The Merc is loaded with tech, and the Audi A6 is conservative and straightforward—there's not a bad pick among them, really.

The Cadillac CT6 isn't long for lots, discounts may be steep.

The Acura RLX is a refined pick, with a good hybrid powertrain, but take-it-or-leave-it looks.

2020 Volvo S902020 Volvo S90
#5 in Mid-Size Cars
Get Your Price		2020 Audi A62020 Audi A6
#7 in Mid-Size Cars
Get Your Price		2020 Cadillac CT6 4-door Sedan 4.2L Turbo Platinum Angular Front Exterior View2020 Cadillac CT6
Get Your Price		2019 Acura RLX2019 Acura RLX
#16 in Mid-Size Cars
Get Your Price		2019 BMW M5 Compettiion2019 BMW 5-Series
Get Your Price		2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 coupe2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class
#1 in Coupes
Quick Specs
7.2
The 2020 Volvo S90 is a mid-size luxury sedan that's an antidote for buyers wary of the German same-ness.
7.0
The 2020 Audi A6 is as good as mid-size luxury sedans get—for those still shopping sedans.
6.7
The 2019 Acura RLX wraps a forward-thinking powertrain in a comfortable but cookie-cutter package.
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The 2019 BMW M5 sedan is a high-performance luxury car without compromise and few rivals.
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With two new engine options, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reminds us that life is good at the top.
MSRP From     
$50,550$54,900$58,995$54,900$53,400$53,500
Gas Mileage     
21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4Gas V6Premium Unleaded V-6Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Mid-Size CarsMid-Size CarsLarge CarsMid-Size CarsMid-Size CarsMid-Size Cars
Style Name     
T6 AWD MomentumPremium 45 TFSI quattro4-Door Sedan 3.6L LuxurySedan w/Technology Pkg530e iPerformance Plug-In HybridE 300 RWD Sedan
Drivetrain     
All Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/A4N/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sedanquattro SedanSedanSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2020 Volvo S90 vs. 2020 Audi A62020 Volvo S90 vs. 2020 Cadillac CT62020 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 Acura RLX2020 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 BMW 5-Series2020 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class