Mercedes E class 2009 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo S80) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 140 NM more than Volvo S80. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 11.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4.1 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 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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 (kg): | 2`415 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 4400 | |
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