Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
9.7 l/100km
The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.5 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
770 km in combined cycle
910 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
