Mercedes E class 2002 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 560'000 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: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
540 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 566 litres). | |||
| 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`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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