2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1009 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | Sprinter | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
