Mercedes E class 2011 vs Volvo S80 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 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 2 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 9200 | |
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