Mercedes E class 1993 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo 850. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 110 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1600 | |
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