Volvo S80 (2006 – 2008) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 387 hp against 315 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 s against 6.5 s. The Volvo S80 uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,502 kg against 1,580 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
S80
2006 – 2008
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 315 hp | 136 – 387 hp |
| Torque | 185 – 441 Nm | 250 – 730 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 10.9 s | 5.3 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 214 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 11.9 L/100 km | 6.1 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,851 mm | 4,856 – 4,864 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,466 – 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,502 – 1,717 kg | 1,580 – 1,890 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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