Volvo 940 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.6 | |
| Volvo 940 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo 940 is larger, but lower. Volvo 940 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 885 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 462 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 1240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volvo 940 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Volvo 940 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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