Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo 850, but torque is 35 NM less than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.3
7.9
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
72 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
720 km on highway
1210 km on highway
Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.50 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 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
885 litres
1580 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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
