2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz E and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | E | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4964 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
