Volvo V90 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 65 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V90 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 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 S90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E 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 CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLS 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 CLS 2014 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: | 4.94 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo V90 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1526 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V90 has 84 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. The Mercedes CLS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLS (by 24 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 CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 24 800 | |
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