Volvo V70 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 52 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 695 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 (kg): | 2`410 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9200 | |
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