Mercedes E class 2011 vs Volvo V70 2011
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
---|---|---|---|
Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 252 HP | 243 HP | |
Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 9 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.7 | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.90 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.51 m | 1.55 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 575 litres | |
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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`410 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | average | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 9400 | 6600 | |
Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes E klase has
|
Volvo V70 has
| |