Volvo C70 1997 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 | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo C70) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 260 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): | 1`970 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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