Mercedes S class 2002 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 700'000 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Volvo XC90 | |
| 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: | 5.16 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 31 cm longer than the Volvo S80, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
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