Volvo XC70 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 860 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
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`400 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 8000 | |
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