Volvo S90 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 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: | 235 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 31 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S90 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S90 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S90 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 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: | 250 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 238.8 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`330 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo S90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 15 400 | |
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