The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 59,000
€ 49,900
€ 59,000
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 V8 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo S80 V8
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 V8
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3986 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.02 %
General
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
AS
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B8444S
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
311 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
325 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
12.82 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
20 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
28 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
365 mi
Range
731 mi
Volvo S80 V8
365 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
139.9 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
225.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
