The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 DRIVe (10 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 33,400
€ 51,500
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300.
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Mercedes E 300
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 DRIVe
Mercedes E 300
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.17 %
General
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Mercedes E 300
AS
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Mercedes E 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
D4164T
Engine Code
M 276.952

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S80 DRIVe
108 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Mercedes E 300
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
▶ REPLAY
31.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Volvo S80 DRIVe
31.72 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S80 DRIVe
52 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
967 mi
Range
539 mi
Volvo S80 DRIVe
967 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S80 DRIVe
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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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