Mercedes E class 2006 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 114 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.85 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 3 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`540 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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