2007 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz S and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (232 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2007 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | S | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
