Volvo 960 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 72 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 1.8 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 960 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo 960 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 960 is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 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): | 1`960 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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