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 4.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
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 1.2 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
790 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:
no data
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1641 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):
1`900
2`110
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better
