Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 114.8 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 189.1 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 75.2 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 70.7 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 4751 lb. | -951 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 58.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.4 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.4 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -56.1 ft3 |
2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |