Mercedes E class 2011 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 11.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4.5 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 675 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 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, 4 cm narrower, 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: | 2`280 kg | 2`290 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`900 kg | 1`762 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 380 kg | 528 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 39 procentiem less than Volvo S80. Therefore, Volvo S80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4600 | |
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