Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 81 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
11.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
12.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 780 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
860 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.54 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
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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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
