Mercedes E class 2013 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm longer than the Volvo S80, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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`330 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 6600 | |
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