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):
7.8
7.5
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
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
