Volvo S80 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 130 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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 | 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: | Used also on Volvo S60 | 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): | no data | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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