Mercedes E class 2011 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 12 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the Volvo S80, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 215 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`415 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 7800 | |
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