Mercedes E class 1993 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo 940. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | 2125 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 462 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 1240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.3 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volvo 940 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Volvo 940 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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