2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz E and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | E | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
