Volvo S80 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 185 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 49 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 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, Volvo S80 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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 | 11.4 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`270 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6600 | |
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