Volvo S80 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S80) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes E class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 197 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , 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 | 11.28 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.42 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 17 200 | |
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