Compare the2026 Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain WagonVS 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has Car-to-X Communication, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from infrastructure or other vehicles.

Both the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon and the V90 Cross Country have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available lane departure warning systems.

There are over 36 percent more Mercedes dealers than there are Volvo dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. With 48 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Mercedes higher than Volvo.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 80 more horsepower (375 vs. 295) and 59 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 310) than the V90 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo/supercharged 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon is faster than the Volvo V90 Cross Country:

On the EPA test cycle the E450 All-Terrain gets better fuel mileage than the V90 Cross Country (22 city/31 hwy vs. 22 city/29 hwy).

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has 1.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the V90 Cross Country (17.4 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the V90 Cross Country.

For better stopping power the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s brake rotors are larger than those on the V90 Cross Country:

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon stops much shorter than the V90 Cross Country:

For better traction, the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V90 Cross Country (F:255/40R20 & R:285/35R20 vs. 245/45R20).

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s optional 285/35R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the V90 Cross Country’s optional 40 series tires.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The front and rear suspension of the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the V90 Cross Country, which uses coil springs in front and transverse leafs springs in the rear. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

The E450 All-Terrain handles at .89 G’s, while the V90 Cross Country pulls only .87 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The E450 All-Terrain executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the V90 Cross Country (25.7 seconds @ .73 average G’s vs. 26.4 seconds @ .68 average G’s).

The design of the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon amounts to more than styling. The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .28 Cd. That is significantly lower than the V90 Cross Country (.35) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon get better fuel mileage.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has .3 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom, .2 inches more rear legroom, 4.1 inches more rear hip room and 1.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the V90 Cross Country.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has a much larger cargo volume than the V90 Cross Country with its rear seat up (33.1 vs. 19.5 cubic feet).

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s cargo area is larger than the V90 Cross Country’s in almost every dimension:

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the V90 Cross Country’s (4600 vs. 3500 pounds).

The engine in the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the V90 Cross Country. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s standard easy entry and exit feature raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has standard extendable sun visors. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the V90 Cross Country, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the V90 Cross Country.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The V90 Cross Country, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s Active Parking Assist can parallel park by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The V90 Cross Country doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Mercedes E-Class comes in sedan and station wagon bodystyles; the Volvo V90 Cross Country isn’t available as a sedan.

Motor Trend selected the E-Class as their 2025 Car of the Year. The V90 Cross Country has never been chosen.

The Mercedes E-Class outsold the Volvo 90 Series by almost 8 to one during 2025.