Mercedes E class 1996 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 11.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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 S70) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`920 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S70, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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