Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8
9.5
Volvo 940 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Volvo 940 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 940 is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
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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.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
