Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Volvo XC90
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores higher, 70 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 4 Jul 2026
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$134,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 180kW
- Energy use
- 17.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
Top CarSorted Score, 70 vs 67, but the Volvo XC90 is $36,910 cheaper
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Volvo XC90
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5
- Power
- 183kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 301L
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$134,900RRP
- with the Volvo XC90's standard kit: $134,900 (nothing to add)
$97,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV EQE 300 SUV
$134,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $601 a week in repayments ($134,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo XC90 Plus B5 Bright
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $430 a week in repayments ($97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo XC90 starts $36,910 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$430/wk(≈$1,863/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo XC90 at $97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
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Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC90 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 6 on the Volvo XC90.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
None open on our record
Volvo XC90
- REC-006368 · published 23 Jun 2025Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in ‘B’ mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars).Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006319 · published 2 Apr 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- REC-006168 · published 8 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach.Year range on the notice: 2020
- 19 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
90.6kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 170kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 170kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC90 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV stands out with Burmester audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 counters with Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets artico man-made leather upholstery while the Volvo XC90 offers leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV uses a Electric producing 180kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.
The Volvo XC90 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.
The Volvo XC90 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 180kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV measures 4,863mm long on a 3,030mm wheelbase, 90mm shorter than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV a 219L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Volvo XC90 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,650kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo XC90's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.3 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV costs about $859 a year (17.9 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Volvo XC90 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC90). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV), 5 years (Volvo XC90).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 301L).
The Volvo XC90: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $134,900), more power (183kW against 180kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 750kg).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores higher, 70 vs 67
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores 70 to the Volvo XC90's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 27 points), practicality (Volvo XC90 ahead by 17 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, 301L in the Volvo XC90.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$430/wk(≈$1,863/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo XC90 at $97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUVDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 is the cheapest at $97,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV by $36,910.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2023). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Volvo XC90, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has the largest boot at 520L with the seats up (1,675L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo XC90 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,400kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Volvo XC90 makes the most power at 183kW. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is quickest to 100km/h in 7.3s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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