Mercedes E class 2013 vs Volvo V90 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 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: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V90. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V90 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class 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: | 4.91 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 |
1905 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 379 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`480 | 2`310 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 400 | 24 000 | |
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