Volvo S80 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 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. | |||
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`190 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9200 | |
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