Mercedes S class 1995 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 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: | 231 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Volvo 960. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.4 | 11.1 | |
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The Volvo 960 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | 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. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 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 34 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: | 12.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 2.7 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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