The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 39,300

€ 68,600

€ 39,300
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 D4 is just 1.7 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mercedes E 500.
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 500
1493
1861
2106
1471
1854
2071
1861 mm
Width
1854 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2071 mm
1493 mm
Height
1471 mm
2835
4851
2874
4868
4851 mm
Length
4868 mm
2835 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 500
1716 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2375 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
6.23 %

General
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 500
AS
Generation
W212
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 500
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
D5204T3
Engine Code
M 273.971

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
161 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
161 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes E 500
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
400 NM
530 NM
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
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10.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.78 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 D4
10.66 kg/bhp
4.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
50 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
777 mi
Range
460 mi
Volvo S80 D4
777 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
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).
204.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
115.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D4
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
540 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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