Volvo S70 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 engine produces 57 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) 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: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Volvo S70 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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