The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S70. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
470 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1975 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.3 meters
Gross weight:
~ 2`225 kg
~ 1`732 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`653 kg
~ 1`451 kg
Load capacity:
~ 572 kg
~ 281 kg
Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 51 procentiem more than Volvo S70. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
