Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
9.1
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway
1000 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 14 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
1641 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 205 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 309 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.9 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.
Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better.
