The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 35,600
€ 68,600
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘ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 Volvo S80 D3 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500.
Volvo S80 D3
Mercedes E 500
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.9
73
81.5
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.8 in
Height
57.9 in
111.6
191
113.1
191.7
191 in
Length
191.7 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D3
Mercedes E 500
3799 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
5.85 %
General
Volvo S80 D3
Mercedes E 500
AS
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D3
Mercedes E 500
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
D5204T3
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
161 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
295 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Volvo S80 D3
Mercedes E 500
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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23.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
23.6 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D3
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
44 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
55 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
821 mi
Range
460 mi
Volvo S80 D3
821 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
204.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
109.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D3
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
