Mercedes E class 2006 vs Volvo S80 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class and Volvo S80 have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S80) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4600 | |
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