Mercedes E class 1993 vs Volvo V70 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 114 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 756 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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