Mercedes G class 1996 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo S80. Despite the higher power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 7.4 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 51 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 2.3 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 1200 | |
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