The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S80 D5 (11 - 13)
€ 68,600

€ 41,000

€ 68,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 D5.
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.57 %

General
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 D5
W212
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 D5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.971
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
212 hp
Volvo S80 D5
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5
Performance
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S80 D5
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.78 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.53 lb/hp
17.78 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes E 500
22 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes E 500
460 mi
946 mi
Volvo S80 D5
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes E 500
204.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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