Volvo 940 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 70 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 515 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo 940 has 44 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Volvo 940 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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