Volvo S90 B5 Plus vs Lexus ES 300h

2025 Lexus ES 300h studio car image
Lexus

ES 300h

2025 · Hybrid Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Volvo S90 B5 Plus 6.5 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Volvo S90 B5 Plus 250 hp Runner-up: 218 hp
Cargo winner Volvo S90 B5 Plus 500 L Runner-up: 454 L
Price winner Lexus ES 300h $42,490 Runner-up: $53,950

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus against the 2025 Lexus ES 300h. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.5 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Lexus ES 300h. 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus has the higher listed output at 250 hp; 2025 Lexus ES 300h is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 32 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus at 350 Nm and 2025 Lexus ES 300h at 221 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Lexus ES 300h has the lower recorded consumption at 4.5 L/100km; 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus is listed at 7.3 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 500 litres versus 454 litres, a difference of 46 litres. 2025 Lexus ES 300h is 12 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Lexus ES 300h has the lower listed starting price at $42,490, compared with $53,950 for 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus. 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Volvo S90 B5 Plus2024 Lexus ES 300h2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.5 s8.4 s
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h
Power250 hp218 hp
Torque350 Nm221 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank60 L50 L
Efficiency7.3 L/100km4.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions166 g/km103 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,963 mm4,975 mm
Ground Clearance145 mm140 mm
Cargo500 L454 L
Curb Weight1,740 kg1,640 kg
Towing2,100 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.8 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$53,950$42,490

Volvo S90 B5 Plus vs Lexus ES 300h questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.5 seconds, versus 8.4 seconds for 2025 Lexus ES 300h.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

Both cars have the same listed top speed of 180 km/h, approximately 112 mph.

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus has more power at 250 hp, a 32 hp advantage over 2025 Lexus ES 300h.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus has more listed cargo space at 500 litres (17.7 cu ft), versus 454 litres (16.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus is heavier at 1,740 kg (3,836 lb), while 2025 Lexus ES 300h is listed at 1,640 kg (3,616 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2025 Lexus ES 300h has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $42,490 USD, compared with $53,950 USD for 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

2024 Volvo S90 B5 Plus leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.