Mercedes S class 1999 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo S80) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 41 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 150 NM more than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 19 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: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 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`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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