Mercedes E class 1993 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volvo 850. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.4 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1 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 (kg): | 2`150 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 800 | |
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