Volvo S70 (1997 – 1999) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1997 – 1999): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 279 hp against 247 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,275 kg against 1,424 kg. At 4,720 mm, the Volvo S70 is 151 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors.
| Specification |
Volvo
S70
1997 – 1999
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1997 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1999 | 1997 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 237 – 247 hp | 136 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 330 – 350 Nm | 190 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.3 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 204 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 9.4 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm | 1,369 – 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,424 kg | 1,275 – 1,455 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.