The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 39,300

€ 49,900

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 D4 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 D4
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3783 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
6.98 %

General
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
AS
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5204T3
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
161 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
23.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
23.5 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
42 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
731 mi
Volvo S80 D4
777 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
115.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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