The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 T4 (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 35,000

€ 71,400

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400
ⓘ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 T4 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500.
Volvo S80 T4
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 T4
Mercedes E 500
3591 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
13.34 %

General
Volvo S80 T4
Mercedes E 500
AS
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 T4
Mercedes E 500
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B4164T2
Engine Code
M 273.970

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S80 T4
178 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo S80 T4
177 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Volvo S80 T4
Mercedes E 500
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4
20.17 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 T4
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo S80 T4
36 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
659 mi
Range
452 mi
Volvo S80 T4
659 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
125 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo S80 T4
125 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 T4
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1016 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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