Volvo 940 engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
9.7
The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
100 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.87 m
5.11 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.49 m
Volvo 940 is smaller. Volvo 940 is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
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Turning diameter:
9.9 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 2.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
