Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 81 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
11.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
12.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 780 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
59 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
860 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system.
Dimensions
Length:
4.90 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.54 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
695 litres
575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 120 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
