Mercedes E class 1993 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes E class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo 850) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo 850, but torque is 35 NM less than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 7.9 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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`300 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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