The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 71,400

€ 44,500

€ 71,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 500 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo S80 3.2.
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 3.2
57.9
73
81.5
58.8
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.8 in
113.1
191.7
111.6
191
191.7 in
Length
191 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 3.2
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.98 %

General
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 3.2
W212
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 3.2
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.970
Engine Code
B6324S5

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
240 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 3.2
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10.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.82 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500
21 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
452 mi
Range
463 mi
Mercedes E 500
452 mi
463 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
Environmental Impact
208.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
208.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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