Volvo V90 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
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The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volvo V90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V90) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V90 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1526 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V90 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Volvo V90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 424 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 12 800 | |
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