Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
940 km on highway
930 km with real consumption
930 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
