Volvo 940 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo 940) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes E class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 | no data | |
| 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): | 1`945 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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