Mercedes E class 1989 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V50) 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 24 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
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