The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 41,900

€ 71,200

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S80 3.2 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500.
Volvo S80 3.2
Mercedes E 500
58.8
73.3
82.9
58
73
81.5
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.8 in
Height
58 in
111.6
191
113.1
192.1
191 in
Length
192.1 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
Mercedes E 500
3810 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
9.29 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
Mercedes E 500
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B6324S5
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
240 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
Mercedes E 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
15.88 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
489 mi
Range
559 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
489 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
168.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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