Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Volvo EX90 (2026)
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (₹1.33 Crore – ₹1.48 Crore) and Volvo EX90 (₹1.26 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Volvo EX90 is more affordable — it starts ₹7.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the more powerful car, with 536 bhp against 449 bhp.
Specification Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV in short
The EQS SUV is the electric counterpart to the GLS: a full-size luxury EV assembled in India as a CKD since 2024, with a large 122 kWh battery. The ₹1.335 crore EQS 450 4MATIC is a five-seater, while the ₹1.48 crore EQS 580 4MATIC adds a third row for seven seats — the only locally-built seven-seat luxury EV in the country. Rivals are the imported BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron, neither of which offers seven seats.
Full EQS SUV prices & variants →Volvo EX90 in short
The EX90 is Volvo's electric flagship SUV, launched in India on 12 October 2026 at ₹1.26 crore ex-showroom in a single, fully loaded Twin Motor Ultra variant. A 106 kWh battery feeds dual motors making 456 hp (335 kW) and 670 Nm with all-wheel drive, for a claimed range of up to 625 km (WLTP), and its 800V architecture takes a 10–80% DC charge in 22 minutes at up to 350 kW. It seats six, with second-row captain's chairs, and costs ₹27.2 lakh more than the petrol XC90. Rivals are the Kia EV9 and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Full EX90 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: EQS SUV or EX90?
The Volvo EX90 is more affordable — it starts ₹7.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
EQS SUV vs EX90 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV — not yet tested; Volvo EX90 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the EQS SUV or the EX90?
The Volvo EX90 is more affordable — it starts ₹7.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the more powerful car, with 536 bhp against 449 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.