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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.5 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 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 ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | no data | 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`000 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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