Mercedes S class 2004 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 196 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 11.0 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 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: | 5.16 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 34 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes S class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S80, so Mercedes S class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
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