Volvo S80 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.1 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 0.2 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 | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used also on Mercedes C klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 520 litres | |
| Volvo S80 has 80 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 586 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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