Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 77 NM less than Volvo 960. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
8.1
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 13 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
491 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 960, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
