Volvo 940 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1989

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Volvo 940
1990 - 1996
Mercedes E class
1989 - 1993
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo 940 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.42.0 - 5.0

Performance

Power: 82 - 165 HP75 - 326 HP
Torque: 145 - 264 NM126 - 480 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 - 16.5 seconds6.1 - 20.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 - 10.36.7 - 13.5
Volvo 940 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Volvo 940 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.87 m4.74 m
Width: 1.75 m1.74 m
Height: 1.41 m1.43 m
Volvo 940 is larger, but slightly lower.
Volvo 940 is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 471 litresno data
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 2.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`878~ 1`804
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 18002600
Pros and Cons: Volvo 940 has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mercedes E klase has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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