Mercedes E class 1997 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 560'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 10 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1975 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 180 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 395 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`310 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`499 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 501 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volvo 850. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo 850, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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