Mercedes E class 2013 vs Volvo V90 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V90. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V90) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V90, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1526 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 135 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V90. The Volvo V90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 424 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 23 600 | |
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