Mercedes E class 2009 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 16 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 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 XC70, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 6 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 120 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8600 | |
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