Volvo XC70 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 46 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.7 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 XC70 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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 XC70 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 XC70 2007 2.4 engine Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8400 | |
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