Mercedes E class 2005 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 231 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.85 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 14 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 205 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 309 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 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): | no data | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
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