2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs 2016 Volvo S80

2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2016 Volvo S80

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2-Door Convertible E 400 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 400 RWD	20	29	$57,893	$62,250
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 550 RWD	17	26	$63,891	$68,700
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 400 4MATIC	20	28	$52,731	$56,700
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 400 RWD	20	29	$50,406	$54,200
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 550 RWD	18	26	$56,079	$60,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG E 63 S 4MATIC	15	22	$94,581	$101,700
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury 4MATIC	27	38	$51,290	$55,150
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury RWD	28	42	$48,965	$52,650
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport 4MATIC	27	38	$51,290	$55,150
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD	28	42	$48,965	$52,650
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	20	28	$51,708	$55,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury RWD	20	29	$49,383	$53,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport 4MATIC	20	28	$51,708	$55,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport RWD	20	29	$49,383	$53,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 4MATIC	20	28	$61,008	$65,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 RWD	20	29	$58,683	$63,100
E-Class 4-Door Wgn AMG E 63 S 4MATIC	15	21	$96,999	$104,300
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	20	27	$55,707	$59,900
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Sport 4MATIC	20	27	$55,707	$59,900

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4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S80 4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E	25	37	$40,843	$43,450
S80 4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E Platinum	25	37	$45,473	$48,375

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$57,893

$40,843

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$62,250

$43,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1038 / month

$724 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers elegant comfort and luxury in several flavors, with a thrifty diesel and a high-performance V-8 for those at either end of the spectrum.

The 2016 Volvo S80 makes safety and comfort the priority; it's a better long-distance than tight-corner performer.

TCC Likes

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

Elegant interior
Excellent safety features
Comfortable seats

TCC Dislikes

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

Staid looks
Feels heavy
Small trunk

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

37 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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

Second Hip Room (in)

54.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

185

191.1

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

73.3

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

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/40HR18

P235/40VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/35HR18

P235/40VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4044

3719

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

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

354 @ 1600

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

329 @ 5250

240 @ 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

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.38

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.95

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.81

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

4.01

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

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

7.6

6.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3900

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3900

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

390

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

390

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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