Mercedes E class 1999 vs Volvo S80 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 190 NM more than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 586 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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