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 V70 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V70. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.49 m
Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
885 litres
1641 litres
Mercedes E class has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 756 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
13.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
