Mercedes E class 2006 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 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, 7 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5600 | |
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