Volvo S80 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo S80 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo S80 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 1.8 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 315 HP | 136 - 514 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 - 440 NM | 250 - 730 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 10.9 seconds | 4.5 - 9.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes E class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo S80. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 - 12.0 | 6.3 - 14.3 | |
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Volvo S80 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Volvo S80 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`209 kg | ~ 2`243 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`607 kg | ~ 1`650 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 602 kg | ~ 593 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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