Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1999 – 2002) vs Volvo S80 (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 279 hp against 272 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1999 – 2002
|
Volvo
S80
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 279 hp | 131 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 470 Nm | 220 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 12.5 s | 7.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 10.8 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,818 mm | 4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,832 mm | 2,791 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,510 – 1,680 kg | 1,508 – 1,596 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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