Mercedes E class 2009 vs Volvo V70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 49 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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 | |
| 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 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 (€): | 8000 | 6000 | |
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