Volvo S80 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 39 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class 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: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Volvo S80 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9200 | |
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