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: | 3.0 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: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.1 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`310 | 1`600 | |
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| 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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