Mercedes S class 2013 vs Volvo S90 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 258 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo S90, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volvo S90. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes S 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: | 5.12 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S90, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Mercedes S class has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S90. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 250 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 21 400 | |
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