Volvo 940 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 940 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo 940 is larger, but lower. Volvo 940 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 885 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 462 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 1240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.3 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): | no data | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volvo 940 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Volvo 940 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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