Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo 940 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 2.4
2.0 - 5.0
Performance
Power:
82 - 165 HP
75 - 326 HP
Torque:
145 - 264 NM
126 - 480 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9 - 16.5 seconds
6.1 - 20.4 seconds
In general, Mercedes E class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo 940. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5 - 10.3
6.7 - 13.5
Volvo 940 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Volvo 940 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Volvo 940 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 940 is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres
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Turning diameter:
9.9 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 2.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
