2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs 2014 Volvo S80

2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2014 Volvo S80

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2-Door Convertible E 350 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 350 RWD	19	28	$55,986	$60,200
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 550 RWD	17	26	$62,589	$67,300
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 350 4MATIC	21	29	$50,871	$54,700
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 350 RWD	21	30	$48,546	$52,200
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 550 RWD	18	26	$54,870	$59,000
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury 4MATIC	27	42	$50,127	$53,900
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury RWD	28	45	$47,802	$51,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport 4MATIC	27	42	$50,127	$53,900
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD	28	45	$47,802	$51,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	21	29	$50,592	$54,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury RWD	21	30	$48,267	$51,900
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport 4MATIC	21	29	$50,592	$54,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport RWD	21	30	$48,267	$51,900
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 Sport Hybrid RWD	24	30	$52,731	$56,700
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 550 Sport 4MATIC	17	26	$57,102	$61,400
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 63 AMG 4MATIC	16	23	$86,276	$92,770
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC	16	23	$92,786	$99,770
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	19	26	$54,498	$58,600
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Sport 4MATIC	19	26	$54,498	$58,600
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 63 AMG 4MATIC	15	21	$95,204	$102,370

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4-Door Sedan 3.0L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.0L	18	25	$41,313	$43,950
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Platinum	18	25	$45,261	$48,150
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.0L Premier Plus	18	25	$42,723	$45,450
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L	20	29	$37,506	$39,900
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L PZEV	20	29	$37,506	$39,900
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum	20	29	$41,454	$44,100
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum PZEV	20	29	$41,454	$44,100
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus	20	29	$38,916	$41,400
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV	20	29	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$55,986

$41,313

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$60,200

$43,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1003 / month

$733 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

What, me worry? The Mercedes-Benz E-Class reasserts its alpha status with a tighter forehead, a greener turbodiesel, and a pair of all-wheel-drive AMGs.

The 2014 Volvo S80 isn't at all about performance, but what it does–and does well–is offer a safe, stylish, supremely comfortable sedan for fashion-conscious families.

TCC Likes

Any body you want
Fab cabin
...with lots of room

Extensive tech and lux options
World-class active safety
Superb seats

TCC Dislikes

Busy angularity works on coupe, less so on sedan
COMAND's futzy interface
Some button clutter on the console

Stodgy exterior
Lifeless steering
Drives heavy

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

57.4

Second Leg Room (in)

30.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.2

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.8

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

37.8

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

185

191

Height, Overall (in)

58.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

108.7

111.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Liftover Height (in)

21.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

14.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.7

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/40HR18

P245/40VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/35HR18

P245/40VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3883

4016

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 3500

325 @ 2100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.0 L/180

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

302 @ 6500

300 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.86

2.37

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

4.15

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.56

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.39

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Volvo S80

Body Style

Cabriolet

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

8.3 (Est)

8.7 (Est)

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

331

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

331

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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