Mercedes E class 2006 vs Volvo S80 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 140 NM more than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 3.9 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 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
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`275 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4200 | |
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