Mercedes E class 2006 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 314 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 730 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 290 NM more than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 12.7 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 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 550 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL | Used also on Volvo XC90 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 530 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 50 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`435 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4200 | |
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