Mercedes S class 1996 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 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: | 177 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo 960, but torque is 63 NM more than Volvo 960. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Mercedes S 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 S class consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | 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: | 5.11 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 24 cm longer than the Volvo 960, 14 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 491 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 2.3 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1400 | |
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