Volvo 940 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 55 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo 940 is smaller. Volvo 940 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1975 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo 940 has 392 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.4 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`945 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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