Volvo 940 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
9.7
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
72 litres
490 km with real consumption
750 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
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
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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better