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
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.
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
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.
