Volvo V70 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| 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 | 9.1 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 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Used also on Mercedes C klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5200 | |
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