Volvo S80 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 39 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4.85 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Volvo S80 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9800 | |
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