Volvo S90 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 109 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 117 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 4.3 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 S90 could require 645 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo V90 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo S90 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo S90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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