Mercedes E class 2016 vs Volvo S90 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 194 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP less power than Volvo S90, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo S90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo S90, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S90. The Volvo S90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 250 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 238.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S90, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 25 600 | |
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