Volvo S90 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 320 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes GLC, Mercedes SLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S90 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S90 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S90 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Volvo S90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo S90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 27 400 | |
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