Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Volvo XC70 2013
| 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 | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo XC70. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 11 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 99 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 13 400 | |
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