Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
177 HP
210 HP
Torque:
240 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.8 seconds
8 seconds
Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
10.8
Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway
820 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.51 m
Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 14 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower.
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.
