Volvo Community Forum. The Forums of the Volvo Owners Club

Forum Rules Volvo Owners Club About VOC Volvo Gallery Links Volvo History Volvo Press
Go Back   Volvo Owners Club Forum > "Technical Topics" > S60 & V60 '18> / XC60 '17> / S90 & V90 '16> / XC90 '15> General

Notices

S60 & V60 '18> / XC60 '17> / S90 & V90 '16> / XC90 '15> General Forum for the SPA-platform 60- and 90-series models

Information
  • VOC Members: There is no login facility using your VOC membership number or the details from page 3 of the club magazine. You need to register in the normal way
  • AOL Customers: Make sure you check the 'Remember me' check box otherwise the AOL system may log you out during the session. This is a known issue with AOL.
  • AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net users. Forum owners such as us are finding that AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net are blocking a lot of email generated from forums. This may mean your registration activation and other emails will not get to you, or they may appear in your spam mailbox

Thread Informations

Volvo V90 T8 vs. Merc. E300de + Merc. profit warning

Views : 992

Replies : 7

Users Viewing This Thread :  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Jul 15th, 2019, 14:51   #1
jonnyu
Senior Member
 

Last Online: Sep 25th, 2023 19:52
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Gland
Default Volvo V90 T8 vs. Merc. E300de + Merc. profit warning

I found this dutch video interesting where finally someone had the balls to say that Volvo V90 is much funnier to drive than other cars in the same segment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra9r8cKIiiQ

It's subtitled in English.

Although both cars share the same price, the Merc. had the advantage in terms of mileage but if you take in consideration that Merc. will be fined for cheating emissions, then the car may lose more of it's value than initially expected.
https://www.ft.com/content/79b677e4-...c-ad1c6ab5efd1
__________________
MY19 XC60 D4 Inscription Pro Auto AWD, Luminous Sand, Blond Interior, Xenium Pro, Intellisafe Pro, Winter Pack, Dark Tinted and Laminated, Four-C, Business Connect, Versatility Pro
jonnyu is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to jonnyu For This Useful Post:
Old Jul 15th, 2019, 17:08   #2
Haldex
Premier Member
 
Haldex's Avatar
 

Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 14:17
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Paris
Default

I have much respect for M-B but their wagons have always been an afterthought.. Audi is a completely different story though..

As for the 300de- as much as I'm tempted by a diesel plugin hybrid- this particular implementation is clearly an add-on to an already existing diesel model.. the battery placement (attempt..) is just ridiculous - looks like a DIY..
__________________
V60 D3
V60 D5 RD
XC60 D5 RD AWD

XC40 B4 RD AWD
Haldex is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Haldex For This Useful Post:
Old Jul 15th, 2019, 17:18   #3
familymangreg
Premier Member
 

Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 17:23
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: York
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Haldex View Post
I have much respect for M-B but their wagons have always been an afterthought.. Audi is a completely different story though..

As for the 300de- as much as I'm tempted by a diesel plugin hybrid- this particular implementation is clearly an add-on to an already existing diesel model.. the battery placement (attempt..) is just ridiculous - looks like a DIY..
Wow, had a quick look at the video to see what you meant! Doesn't that just show that the whole platform needs to be built from the ground up for hybrid! I honestly can't believe they've just essentially stuck the batteries in the boot with a carpet over them! I'd say 90% of estate buyers want a large flat load area!

:wq
__________________
MY21 XC90 B5D R-Design Pro, Pine Grey + blonde, all options except 3rd row aircon and nubuck headlining.
Prev: XC90 D5 PP, Osmium + Charcoal + Metal Mesh. 4C air, Xenium + BLIS, Winter + HUD, Family, Tow bar, Sub, CarPlay
familymangreg is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to familymangreg For This Useful Post:
Old Jul 15th, 2019, 23:10   #4
Haldex
Premier Member
 
Haldex's Avatar
 

Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 14:17
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Paris
Default

I imagine a great part of the difficulty for the engineers was the (mechanical..) rear wheel drive concept they started with (ie. the shaft) but still.. this looks like a final product of one of those youtube Ukrainian make-a-lamborghini-out-of-a-lada -type projects..
__________________
V60 D3
V60 D5 RD
XC60 D5 RD AWD

XC40 B4 RD AWD
Haldex is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Haldex For This Useful Post:
Old Jul 16th, 2019, 07:49   #5
taylora
Member
 

Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 19:29
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Prestwick
Default

Reminds me of the V60 D6 Twin Engine. Now that was a pile of poo...

https://www.prodrivermags.com/road-t...plug-in-hybrid

"Diesel hybrids are certain to feature in Volvos of the future."...oh it's funny to look back sometimes...
__________________
Now 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Previous 2018 V90 D4 R-Design
taylora is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Jul 16th, 2019, 11:33   #6
jonnyu
Senior Member
 

Last Online: Sep 25th, 2023 19:52
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Gland
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by taylora View Post

"Diesel hybrids are certain to feature in Volvos of the future."...oh it's funny to look back sometimes...
Priceless
__________________
MY19 XC60 D4 Inscription Pro Auto AWD, Luminous Sand, Blond Interior, Xenium Pro, Intellisafe Pro, Winter Pack, Dark Tinted and Laminated, Four-C, Business Connect, Versatility Pro
jonnyu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Jul 16th, 2019, 14:43   #7
Haldex
Premier Member
 
Haldex's Avatar
 

Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 14:17
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Paris
Default

B4, B5.. Diesel hybrids ARE featured in Volvos of the future.
__________________
V60 D3
V60 D5 RD
XC60 D5 RD AWD

XC40 B4 RD AWD
Haldex is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Jul 16th, 2019, 17:32   #8
isleaiw
Master Member
 

Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2022 23:07
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: chesterfield
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Haldex View Post
I have much respect for M-B but their wagons have always been an afterthought.. Audi is a completely different story though..

As for the 300de- as much as I'm tempted by a diesel plugin hybrid- this particular implementation is clearly an add-on to an already existing diesel model.. the battery placement (attempt..) is just ridiculous - looks like a DIY..
I had an E220d some years ago and I thought it was a great wagon, shame the engine was so agricultural.... I have also looked at the E400d All Terrain as a half way house to an SUV and think it is a great car and a great dog space at the back, much more dog friendly than a V90....

We borrowed a GLE hybrid a while back and then realised it wouldnt take the dog pen because of raised floor - so me and the dog had to manage in a 3 door mini with the rear seat folded whilst the other adults enjoyed the GLE...
isleaiw is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 15:41.


Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.