Mercedes E class 2006 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S80, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4200 | |
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