Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 95 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
11.1 l/100km
By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
830 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1106 litres
540 litres
Turning diameter:
13 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
