Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo S80 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S80 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
5.10 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.49 m
Mercedes S class is 25 cm longer than the Volvo S80, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
480 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
