2005 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz A and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (193 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo S80 (285 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz A | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | A | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
