Mercedes E class 1989 vs Volvo 960 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 77 NM less than Volvo 960. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2125 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.3 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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