Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 63 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
8.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
4.82 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1106 litres
540 litres
Volvo S80 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 566 litres).
Turning diameter:
no data
11.4 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`000
2`105
Safety:
Quality:
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
