Mercedes E class 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.56 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 12 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 205 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 309 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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