Volvo V90 2016 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 65 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V90 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 8 years | 14 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 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. | |||
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`400 | 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 (€): | 23 800 | 12 800 | |
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