Mercedes E class 2009 vs Volvo V70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 120 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 7200 | |
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