Volvo S80 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 9.5 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 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 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, 7 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, 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: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 2`140 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`647 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 553 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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