Volvo V90 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Volvo V90 and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Volvo V90 torque is 3 NM less than Mercedes E class. Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 11.5 | |
| Volvo V90 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90 | Used also on Mercedes SL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo V90 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V90 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1920 litres | |
| Volvo V90 has 2 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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