Mercedes E class 1997 vs Volvo S70 1999
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row 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: | 204 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo S70, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.3 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 380'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo C70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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