The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 59,000

€ 71,000

€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 500 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3986 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
6.8 %

General
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
AS
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B8444S
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
311 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
12.82 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
20 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
365 mi
Range
559 mi
Volvo S80 V8
365 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
225.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 V8
Mercedes E 500 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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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