2010 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs 2010 Volvo S80

2010 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2010 Volvo S80

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2-Door Coupe E 350 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 350 RWD	17	26	$44,686	$48,050
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 550 RWD	15	23	$50,824	$54,650
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	16	24	$47,523	$51,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury RWD	18	26	$45,198	$48,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport 4MATIC	16	24	$47,523	$51,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport RWD	18	26	$45,198	$48,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 550 Luxury 4MATIC	15	23	$54,684	$58,800
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 550 Luxury RWD	16	24	$52,359	$56,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 550 Sport 4MATIC	15	23	$54,684	$58,800
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 550 Sport RWD	16	24	$52,359	$56,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 63 AMG RWD	13	20	$79,748	$85,750

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4-Door Sedan I6 FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S80 4-Door Sedan I6 FWD	18	27	$36,848	$39,200
S80 4-Door Sedan I6 FWD w/Moonroof	18	27	$36,848	$39,200
S80 4-Door Sedan I6 Turbo AWD	16	24	$40,373	$42,950
S80 4-Door Sedan V8 AWD	15	22	$47,893	$50,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,686

$36,848

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,050

$39,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$801 / month

$653 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan swings to the masculine side of the pendulum and sharpens its driving appeal in the process.

Safety and comfort—and advanced tech features—never get short shrift in the 2010 Volvo S80, but not even a V-8 and all-wheel drive makes it a serious sport sedan.

TCC Likes

V-6, V-8, or diesel-your choice
Maxed-out interior room
Much richer interior treatment

Emphasis on safety
Excellent seats
Rip-roaring available V-8

TCC Dislikes

Busy styling cues
Techno features' steep learning curve
Vinyl seats standard?

Not much steering feel
Disappointing fuel economy
Stark, love-it-or-hate-it interior

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sub-Compact

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

57.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Second Head Room (in)

35.8

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

48.9

56.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

32.9

35.0

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

37.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.5

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.0

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

185.0

191.0

Height, Overall (in)

55.0

58.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.8

62.0

Wheelbase (in)

106.9

111.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

26.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.9

73.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.9

14.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4 Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x 0.9

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.7 x 1.3

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.3

36.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45R17

P225/50R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/40R17

P225/50R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

330

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

495

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3300

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3683

3761

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.5

17 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 2400 - 5000

236 @ 3200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/213

3.2L/195

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

268 @ 6000

235 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I6

Fuel System

SFI

MPFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.57

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Geartronic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42/2.23

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

2.37

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic,

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.69

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Volvo S80

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

5-arm Multi-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

8.9

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