Volvo 940 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 11.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| 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 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
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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