Volvo C70 1999 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 77 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.82 m | |
| Volvo C70 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo C70 is 39 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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