Mercedes E class 1999 vs Volvo V70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 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: | 143 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, 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 V70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 13 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1975 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 115 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 334 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`270 kg | 2`160 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`690 kg | 1`647 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 513 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volvo V70. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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