Mercedes S class 2013 vs Volvo S90 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 456 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 206 HP more power than Volvo S90, whereas torque is 350 NM more than Volvo S90. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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 S90) 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 S 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 28 cm longer than the Volvo S90, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 461 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 49 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S90. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 250 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`730 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 55 400 | 37 000 | |
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