Although all colors are clear coated, regular black is more temperamental and takes a lot more maintenance in order to keep intact, over the years. On the other hand, a clean black car looks unbelievable (of course, color appeal is very subjective).

Ember Black is very complex and extremely rich. As a metallic color, it will hide easier any chips, scratches, etc. Saville Grey is the same. A, relatively, new color in the Volvo line up (like Ember Black) and has tremendous depth.

If you are looking at this, strictly, from a maintenance standpoint, I would rank them as follows:

1. Ember Black
2. Saville Grey
3. Black

 

Saville Grey

Isn't this the colour of the Civil war Johnny Rebel?
Black dries faster when wet so it's a good colour if you live in the snow belt.

 

No problem. On R-design, Black Sapphire is available (not Ember Black). On regular XC90, Ember Black is available. Savile Grey is available on either.

 

Have you checked out a magic blue in person? I wasn't interested until we saw one. It tends to give a different perspective depending on the lighting.

 

I would go with Gray. It is less work to maintain and I think looks nicer because everyone has black.