Mercedes E class 1989 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
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