Mercedes E class 1993 vs Volvo V70 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 193 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.6 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 750 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: | 700'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`230 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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