Mercedes E class 1999 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 480'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 12 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 180 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.1 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 (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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