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:
224 HP
210 HP
Torque:
510 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.1 seconds
8 seconds
Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
10.8
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
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
1.51 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 14 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
1641 litres
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.
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.
