Mercedes E class 2006 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo XC70, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2007: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 1 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 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 115 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7400 | |
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