Volvo XC70 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 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: | 185 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9400 | |
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