Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2002 – 2006) vs Volvo V70 (2003 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 314 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 5.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,570 kg against 1,682 kg. At 4,818 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 109 mm longer than the Volvo V70.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
2002 – 2006
|
Volvo
V70
2003 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2003 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 24 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 314 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 730 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 12.1 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 12.1 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,818 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,430 – 1,499 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,570 – 1,890 kg | 1,682 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.