Mercedes E class 1997 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 55 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 1 cm longer than the Volvo 940, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | 2125 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 392 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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