Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo 850. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
960 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
885 litres
1580 litres
Volvo 850 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 430 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 695 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
