
The 2010 Volvo S80, at the base level with front-wheel drive and a large, comfortable interior, competes with a wide range of luxury sedans.
The Mercedes E-Class and the BMW 5-Series both offer V-8 versions and all-wheel drive, as well as extensive safety features, while the new Acura RL is a good competitor, and perhaps the closest to the S80.
But oddly, the RL feels sportier than base-model S80.
For those who wish to be a little more flamboyant, the V-8-powered Jaguar XF is worth a serious look; the Jag’s interior is warm and smooth, while the Volvo is a bit cold and stark in its interior design especially.
We’re not saying either is better for design—it’s really a matter of personal taste.
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Quick Specs | ||||
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. |
The 2010 Acura RL offers lots of features and strong safety. Performance takes a backseat in the 2010 RL-but technology and durability certainly don't. |
Whether as a sedan or wagon, the 2010 BMW 5-Series is a distinctly sportier, tech-savvy alternative to luxury rivals-without giving up any comfort. |
The 2010 Jaguar XF betters its class-leading rating at TheCarConnection.com with a sizzling XFR edition. |
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan swings to the masculine side of the pendulum and sharpens its driving appeal in the process. |
MSRP From | ||||
$39,200 | $46,830 | $45,950 | $51,150 | $48,050 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas I6 | Gas V6 | Gas I6 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Midsize | Mid-Size | Mid-Size | - TBD - | Sub-Compact |
Style Name | ||||
4-Door Sedan I6 FWD | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD | 4-Door Sedan Luxury | 2-Door Coupe E 350 RWD |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan | 2 Door Coupe |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic, | Automatic w/OD | Manual | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Acura RL | 2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 BMW 5-Series | 2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Jaguar XF | 2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E Class |