Mercedes E class 2009 vs Volvo S80 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`150 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 10 000 | |
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