Volvo S80 1999 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 37 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 E 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 | 460'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 540 litres | |
| Volvo S80 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 566 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.4 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 (kg): | 2`140 | 2`200 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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