Mercedes S class 2002 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 36 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.3 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 700'000 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK | Used also on Volvo XC90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes S class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 31 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4600 | |
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