Volvo S80 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 285 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 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 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | no data | |
| 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`290 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9200 | |
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