Volvo S80 engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
12.8 l/100km
11.7 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
1110 km on highway
540 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance:
148 mm (5.8 inches)
145 mm (5.7 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
450'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volvo XC60
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.45 m
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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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540 litres
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.
