Mercedes E class 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| 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 | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 8 HP less power than Volvo XC70, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.8 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 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less 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 | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 790 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
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 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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