Mercedes G class 1994 vs Volvo S80 1998
| 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: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Despite the higher power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1050 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 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 19 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 14 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 | 1106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.3 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`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 1200 | |
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