Mercedes E class 1992 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V50, but torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V50. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 600'000 km | 530'000 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 | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V50 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 | 4.52 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): | 2`100 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3200 | |
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