Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.8 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 120 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
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
910 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
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 20 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better
