2013 Mercedes-Benz M vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz M and 2013 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 516 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | M | S80 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 511 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4817 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2915 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
