Volvo 940 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo 940. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
900 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Mercedes E class is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
470 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 940. The Volvo 940 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
9.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo 940 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Volvo 940 quality could be a bit better.
