Mercedes E class 1999 vs Volvo S80 1998

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Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Volvo S80
1998 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S80 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 5.42.0 - 2.9

Performance

Power: 115 - 354 HP130 - 272 HP
Torque: 190 - 530 NM192 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 - 12.5 seconds7.2 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 12.36.4 - 13.0
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.82 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Volvo S80 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
520 litres1126 litres
Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 606 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`100~ 2`071
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 20001200
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 8.6/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Volvo S80 has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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