Mercedes E class 1989 vs Volvo V70 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 180 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.4 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 630'000 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 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`500 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 1400 | |
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