Mercedes E class 1995 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 68 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 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 480'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 491 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 24 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 960. The Volvo 960 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.5 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): | 1`940 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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