Volvo 940 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP less power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Volvo 940. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
8.1 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 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940.
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.
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
