Mercedes E class 1999 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.9 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S80 1999 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S80 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 586 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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