Volvo V70 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 185 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 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 V70 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine Mercedes E klase 2009 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: | 4.82 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 2`420 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`574 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 686 kg | 650 kg | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7800 | |
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