Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
910 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
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, while the height of Volvo 940 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
515 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo 940 has 45 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:
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.
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.
