Volvo 940 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo 940, but torque is 9 NM less than Volvo 940. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
7.9
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
940 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.87 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 13 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
470 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 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.
