Mercedes S class 1993 vs Volvo 960 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Volvo 960. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Volvo 960 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.41 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 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 491 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 2.2 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 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1800 | |
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