Volvo 960 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1989
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo 960 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.9 | 2.0 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 204 HP | 75 - 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 - 280 NM | 126 - 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 - 12.5 seconds | 8 - 21.7 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 - 11.2 | 7.2 - 11.9 | |
|
Volvo 960 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Volvo 960 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
|
Volvo 960 is larger, but lower. Volvo 960 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`063 | ~ 1`826 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo 960 has
|
Mercedes E klase has
| |