Volvo 940 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 37 HP less power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Volvo 940. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
11.2 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1010 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
471 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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
